Butter Toffee

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.

2. 2

   Combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and heavy cream in a medium heavy saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Continue to cook until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F, or the hard-crack stage (a drop of boiling syrup immersed in cold water crackles).

4. 4

   Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, and stir.

5. 5

   Pour onto the prepared sheet and let cool completely.

6. 6

   Crack the toffee into large shards with a rolling pin.

7. 7

   Place the pieces in a large deep pot and break into smaller pieces with the end of the rolling pin.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.