My sister makes English toffee using my grandmother’s pot and wooden spoon. (Photo by Carol O’Casey.) Every time I see those square artisan marshmallows at Whole Foods, I think of my grandmother, who ...

I have enjoyed English toffee since I sampled it as a young bride celebrating her first Christmas at the Lund family farm. My new mother-in-law made a wonderful array of homemade goodies in her family ...

Jeremy Polk of AlbuquerqueRunner Up, Eagle Brand Cookie Bar Bonanza, New Mexico State FairIngredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking ...

For me, this toffee is the epitome of the Christmas season (we start badgering my aunt Tina to cook it the day after Thanksgiving), and something I look forward to nibbling on every year. Nothing is ...

We may have posted a dessert recipe recently, but that doesn’t mean we can’t post one again. Especially when it comes to these English toffee crunch bars from reader Linda Lenhardt, who also shared ...

1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 ounces chopped (or chips) semi-sweet chocolate 1 cup coarsely broken pecans, toasted, cooled Cook’s notes: OK, it isn’t ...

Janice Merck’s classic toffee is a holiday candy that would be appreciated at any Christmas cookie swap. Instructions: Cook butter, sugar, water and vanilla over medium heat in a heavy pot, stirring ...

Q. My mother used to make English toffee as part of the usual overload of Christmas cookies and candies. I have tried to make it, so far without success, leaving me only with a pan that’s almost ...

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Sprinkle work surface with flour; unfold 1 pastry sheet. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut 12 pastry circles. Prick ...