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5 from 2 votes

Whiskey Toffee

Homemade whiskey toffee bits are so easy to make, and taste so much better than the store bought bag. Try them in cookies!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tbsp Jack Daniel's Whiskey
  • 1 tbsp water
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a sauce pot over medium high heat. Gently stir, until the butter melts.
  • Bring the ingredients to a boil. Don't stir it. Allow it to boil for about 8 minutes, or until it turns amber and reaches 300-305F degrees.
  • Pour onto a lined baking sheet. Chill.
  • Once it's hard, crack it into pieces.

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Notes

This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups of toffee chips. 
If you prefer not to use whiskey, use 2 tablespoons of water. 
If you want more whiskey flavor, use 2 tablespoons of whiskey and omit the water. 

Nutrition

Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 1891IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg