Microwave Pecan Toffee Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Butter a square 9x9 or 8x8 pan.
• Spread pecans in bottom of pan.
• Microwave brown sugar and butter in a 1 quart microwavable bowl, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
• Immediately pour over pecans, spreading evenly.
• Sprinkle with chips.
• When melted,(about 1-2 minutes) spread evenly.
• For more even cutting, cut lightly into 1-1 1/2 inch squares in the pan while still soft, right after spreading the chocolate.
• Refrigerate until hard, cut into squares along marks.

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
• Heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove and stir to dissolve the sugar.
• Return to micro and boil on high for 6-7 minutes or until the mixture is golden and at hard boil stage.
• Remove and let bubbles to settle, then pour into individual cup cases or into a shallow tray to set.

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.

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature has reached 285 degrees F (137 degrees C). Stir occasionally.
• While the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate over the top, and let it set for a minute or two to soften. Spread the chocolate into a thin even layer once it is melted. Sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate, and press in slightly. Putting a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
• Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, extending excess over edges of pan.
• Set pan aside.
• Butter the sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
• Melt the 2 cups butter in saucepan.
• Add sugar, 1/3 cup water, molasses, and 1 tablespoon espresso powder.
• Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils.
• Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan.
• Reduce heat to medium; continue boiling at a moderate steady rate, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 290 degree F.
• ,soft-crack stage (about 25 minutes).
• Watch carefully after 280 degree F to prevent scorching.
• Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Pour candy into the prepared pan.
• Let candy stand about 1 hour or until firm.
• Use foil to lift candy out of pan.
• Break candy into pieces that are about 2 inches in size.
• Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy medium saucepan.
• Stir in the 1 teaspoon espresso powder till dissolved.
• Add chocolate pieces and melt over low heat, stirring often.
• Place pecans in a shallow dish or on waxed paper.
• Dip half of each candy piece into melted chocolate mixture, coating all sides.
• Place dipped candy on waxed paper.
• Sprinkle with pecans.
• Chill until chocolate is firm.
• Store in a tightly covered container.
• Makes about 2-3/4 pounds (about 48 piecies).
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• Package the pieces in a cone-shaped paper container.
• Simply lay squares of parchment paper, textured gold paper, and wire mesh atop one another, then roll and twist into a cone.
• Tie the outside of the cone with ribbon and secure the candies inside with cellophane.