Toffee Bits

You can make your own (nut free) toffee really simply! It's fast too - it takes longer to wash up! Serving size is for 1/4 cup.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup salted butter, cut into pieces
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. Combine the butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Cook until the mixture reaches 305F on an instant-read thermometer (hard-crack stage). Stir occasionally.
4. Remove from the heat and pour onto the parchment, spreading thinly.
5. Cool completely - about 4 hours - then break into bits.
6. Store in an airtight container.