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Love that classic caramel toffee taste but can't have nuts? This caramel toffee recipe substitutes an easy to find ingredient to satisfy that crunchy and classic English toffee flavors!
I'm so thrilled to be participating in The Everyday Home's 1st Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange!
Talk about non-stop yumminess! 30 blogs/30 cookies, OH MY!
Nothing says yummy to me like homemade toffee.
When I stopped eating nuts a few years ago, I stopped eating traditional toffee. I was so glad one day when I had this idea. I decided to use rice krispies (the gluten free kind!) to imitate that crunchiness that the pecans typically bring to it. I don't miss the nuts one bit. Everyone raves about these and so it must not just be me! I hope you enjoy them, and enjoy the fact that by using gluten free Rice Krispies and no nuts, you might be able to accommodate one of your friends with a food allergy (but you should always ask in advance of course!).
📋Recipe
Caramel Toffee Recipe Nut Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb butter 1 l
- 2 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 3 cups rice krispies gluten free if needed
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, coarse grind
Instructions
- Spray a jelly roll pan (mine is 12x18 inches) with PAM or similar non-stick spray.
- Sprinkle all 3 cups of rice krispies into the pan, spreading evenly.
- n a regular sauce pan over medium heat, mix together 4 sticks (1 lb) butter and all the brown sugar. You will stir constantly until the temperature reaches 300 degrees. Be sure and stir the entire time!
- Next, pour the toffee mixture over the rice krispies. Be sure and pour evenly over the pan. Once it is all in the pan, spread out to any areas it might not have reached. Do this delicately so things don't stick and get out of hand! Make sure the toffee is covering the rice krispies and gently push them together.
- Once everything is even, sprinkle both bags of chocolate all over the toffee. You can do 2 bags of one flavor, but my family likes to mix them.
- Place the pan into the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes to soften the chocolate chips
- Remove from the oven and spread the melted chocolate all over the toffee.
- Allow to cool for several hours. I prefer to score my toffee (usually ½ hr to 1 hr after coming out of the oven), but it is perfectly fine to break it apart.
- Enjoy!
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Please visit the following blogs to see what cookies
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The Everyday Home
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Southern Color
Deja Vue Designs
Shabby Art Boutique
All Things Heart and Home
Tuesday, Dec. 10th
Worthing Court
Town and Country Living
Lilacs and Longhorns
Inspiration for Moms
Vintage News Junkie
Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Thursday, Dec. 12th
House on the Way
Fresh Idea Studio
Friday, Dec. 13th
Therese Feeman says
OK Toffee is one of my favorite sweet treats! I've never tried making it before but I'm oh so willing to give it a try! Thanks for the recipe.
cheers
Jeanette Chaney says
Salted caramel! I'm there! I'm okay with nuts but having the option I would use the rice crispies too. Pinning! ~Jeanette
Paula@SweetPea says
I don't care for nuts and would much rather have rice crispies! We love toffee and I know that this treat wouldn't last long at my house. This is going to be a great addition to my cookie file!
Atta Girl Amy says
Toffee is one of my favorite candies. I've attempted to make it before in the past, unsuccessfuly. Your recipe makes me want to try again.
Tammy Killoough says
Toffee is also one of my favorites. Adding salt just tops it off perfectly! ~Tammy
Mary says
Those look so yummy, Sara. And your pictures are beautiful!
Leslie Stewart says
I'm so into salted caramel anything right now! It's been a pleasure to be on the cookie exchange with you! Happy Holidays!
Leslie
House on the Way
MrsMajor Hoff says
It's really deceptively easy. The hard part is not eating it! LOL! Thanks for stopping by!
MrsMajor Hoff says
I remember reading a few years ago that salt was the new "twist" in sweets. I remember thinking, "no way!" and now I think, "Why did we never do this sooner?" LOL. Thanks for pinning! I appreciate it!
MrsMajor Hoff says
Yes, they certainly don't last long around here! LOL!
MrsMajor Hoff says
Please do try again Amy, I really think you will have luck, and the price on homemade is so much nicer than store bought 🙂
MrsMajor Hoff says
Thanks Tammy! Enjoy!
MrsMajor Hoff says
Thanks Mary! It was hard to even take pictures. My will power was heavily tested and I was batting 8 little boy hands away. LOL!
MrsMajor Hoff says
Thanks Leslie! My internet has been on the fritz and I'm so excited about hopping along to all the recipes! Can't wait to check yours out!
Christina Paul says
What a wonderful flavor combo! How fun to use rice crispies- this is a must-try!
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
Oh... those look so yummy! Pinned... must try this Christmas!
plasterers bristol says
Yummy, Love toffee. Looks like a nice and easy recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Simon