Microwave Almond Toffee Recipes

MICROWAVE ALMOND TOFFEE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• 1.Grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan (OR an 18 x 13 x 1-inch half sheet pan for thinner toffee) and heat-resistant spatula; set aside. 2.Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, salt and butter in a 3-quart microwave-safe bowl. 3.Microwave on HIGH (100%) 5 minutes; stir. Continue to microwave 18 to 22 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes, until mixture is a golden brown caramel color (300°F on a candy thermometer). Note: Cooking time may vary depending on microwave oven. 4.Carefully remove from microwave; stir in 3/4 cup almonds and vanilla. Quickly pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet; spread evenly with spatula. Cool 5 minutes. 5.Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over warm toffee; let stand 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Spread chocolate over brittle until smooth. Top with remaining 3/4 cup almonds. 6.Let cool until chocolate is set. (TIP: Place in refrigerator for a few minutes to harden chocolate before removing from pan.) Gently twist pan to release toffee from pan, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE CRACKER TOFFEE

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the saltines in a square on the lined cookie sheet and set aside.
• Put the butter, sugar, salt and 1/4 cup water in a large microwave-safe bowl but do not stir.
• Microwave on high until the mixture just begins to turn lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Continue to microwave in additional 30-second or 1-minute increments if needed to achieve the golden color.
• Carefully pour the cooked candy over the saltines on the cookie sheet. Let stand 1 minute. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let stand until the chips are shiny, 1 to 2 minutes. Use an offset spatula to spread the melted chips over the toffee. Sprinkle with sea salt, if using. Chill in the fridge until the chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes. Break the candy into bite-sized pieces.

EASY MICROWAVE TOFFEE

Steps:

• Combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, and water.
• Microwave on high 2-2½ minutes until butter is melted.
• Stir well to blend butter and sugar.
• Stir in 1/3 cup almonds.
• Microwave on high for 9-11 minutes until the temperature reaches 300°F.
• Pour on to a baking sheet.
• Break candy bars into small pieces and sprinkle them on top.
• Sprinkle the remaining almonds on the top also.
• Let toffee cool until it hardens, then break it up into small pieces and enjoy.

CHRISTMAS ALMOND TOFFEE

Steps:

• Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, slivered almonds, water and salt; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (approaching hard-crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; spread over toffee. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until set. Invert onto an ungreased large baking sheet. Melt remaining chips; spread over toffee. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE ALMOND TOFFEE

Steps:

• Toast almonds 325F for 10 minutes.
• In large microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, water and corn syrup and heat on high for 4 minutes.
• Stir and continue to cook 6-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes til golden brown.
• Stir in vanilla and immediately pour into a WELL GREASED 9 X 13 pan.
• Spread to edges and let cool 1 min then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Once chocolate softens, carefuly spread over toffee evenly.
• Sprinkle with almonds and leave to cool on the counter for about 2 hours.
• Slice into triangles and refrigerate or freeze. (If difficult to slice, place pan in warm water for a few minutes.).