Toffee Crisps are a delicious sweet treat that is easy to make, and great to have on hand!
I have adapted this lovely recipe from the Australian Women’s Weekly “Cooking Class Cookbook”.
It’s difficult to categorise the Toffee Crisps; they fit somewhere between a biscuit and confectionery. But one thing is certain; you will find the crisps absolutely delicious and very moreish.
Toasted almond flakes are tossed into a buttery toffee, allowed to set and then coated on one side with rich, dark chocolate. The Toffee Crisps are ideal to serve with coffee after dinner or as a sweet treat any time.
They are not difficult to make but the toffee making part does require your attention. A candy thermometer is not required, just your judgement as to when the coffee is the right colour.
If you like this recipe, I think you will also enjoy our Almond Cookies or Pecan Puffs!
I hope you enjoy these delicious sweet treats. Please do let us know what you think.
xx Alex and Faye
Toffee Crisps
Ingredients
- 220 gm caster sugar
- 125 ml water
- 185 gm flaked almonds
- 125 gm dark chocolate broken or chopped to small pieces
- 90 gm butter
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.
Instructions
- Cover a large oven tray with aluminium foil.
- Using a scone cutter as a guide, mark 5cm circles on foil. I found the easiest way to do this was to temporarily place a double folded tea towel under the foil. That way it was easier to imprint than on a hard surface.
- Meanwhile, pre-heat your oven to 180 Degrees C (350 F). Place almonds on a separate tray, and put into the oven for approximately 5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir the almonds once or twice to help them brown evenly.
- Place sugar, water and butter into a medium sized saucepan, stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
- Bring to a boil, boil uncovered about 25 minutes or until the mixture becomes a dark golden brown. Do not stir once the toffee comes to the boil.
- Remove from the heat immediately, add the almonds all at once and stir just enough to combine. If you over-stir the mixture the sugar will crystallise.
- Working quickly, place tablespoons of mixture on to circles, pressing out to the edge of the circles with the back of a spoon.
- If the mixture becomes too thick, return the saucepan to the heat for a few seconds.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Place the bowl on top of a saucepan which contains a small amount of barely simmering water.
- Stir until the chocolate has melted; allow to slightly cool.
- Turn the crisps over on to the flat side. Spoon some chocolate onto the flat side and spread out to the edge.
- Allow chocolate to set – around 10 minutes.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Jamie
I made this for my aunt’s birthday and she LOVED them!! I’ve been making these as edible gifts for my friends and family and it’s now a highly requested recipe. It also makes my home smell so good. Thank you Alex!
Alexandra
Hi Jamie, I am so pleased that your aunt enjoyed the Toffee Crisps on her birthday. Edible gifts are always a great idea. 🙂
Jamie
I made this for a friend who loves toffee and she was so impressed! She even asked for the recipe and will be making it herself. Thank you!
Alexandra
Thank you for sharing the recipe with your friend, Jamie. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Toffee Crisps. 🙂
Rosa
Wow these are so delicious and I love that there’s only 5 ingredients in them.
Alexandra
Thank you so much, Rosa – am so happy you enjoyed these.
Pam Greer
I love toffee and I love these toffee crisps! They are perfect after dinner with a cup of coffee!
Alexandra
Pam, that’s how I most enjoy them also. 🙂
Laura G
Those are great, easy and so delicious! They are one of my go-to baking items when I need to bring something!
Alexandra
That is brilliant, Laura! Love this so much 🙂
Rebecca
Oh wow! Can’t wait to make these! Don’t think they’d last long in this house 😛
Alexandra
They’re pretty hard to resist 😉 You deserve it 😀
Brian
Delicious with a great cup of coffee.
Alexandra
My favourite way to enjoy them also. 🙂
Alice
This is so easy to make and really impressive. Love it.
Alexandra
Thanks Alice! Great to hear 🙂