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broken pieces of homemade toffee bits
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Homemade Toffee Bits

Homemade toffee bits are so easy to make, and they taste so much better than the store bought bag ‘o bits. Use them in cookies, in muffins or on ice cream.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: toffee
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a saucepot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (about 5 minutes.)
  • Continue cooking for about 8 more minutes, until the mixture reaches 300 degrees and begins to turn brown.
  • Pour onto a silpat-lined baking sheet and spread thin.
  • Allow to cool. Place in a plastic bag and break the bits with a can or measuring cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 40mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Calcium: 1mg