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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee

December 4, 2014 by Aliesha

Every time I make this candy recipe, I get requests for the recipe!  It’s so addictive (so, either plan on giving it away or hiding it from yourself in the back of the fridge so you don’t eat it all).  The bottom layer is crisp toffee, and the top is dark chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt.  It’s a match made in heaven.

After this is made, I store it in the fridge, so if you’re giving it to people for Christmas, make a note about that.

Best part: this recipe doesn’t require a candy thermometer… just “eye it”!

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee
 
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This recipe for Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee is originally from Bread and Wine. It is addictive and delicious, and also gluten-free and egg-free!
Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
  1. Prepare a rimmed cookie sheet by covering it with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
  2. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt together butter and sugar.  Stir constantly.  It will start to bubble, then the color will begin to change.  Keep stirring.  What you are looking for is a dark amber color (the color of toffee).  Stir constantly so the bottom doesn't burn.  It will thicken and darken in color by around 8-9 minutes, but let the color be your judge, not the time.
  3. When the toffee is done, pour it onto the prepared pan and spread evenly.  I have a big sheet, so I don't spread all the way to the edges.  Do not lick the spoon at this point NO MATTER WHAT.  Put the sheet in the fridge to cool.
  4. In a double boiler (or a glass bowl securely set over top of a saucepan of water), melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips, stirring as they melt.
  5. When toffee is cool to the touch, pour melted chocolate over the top and spread it to the edges of the toffee.  Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, OR wait several minutes until chocolate is almost hardened, then sprinkle with regular sea salt.
  6. Return cookie sheet to fridge to finish hardening.  When completely hardened, break into pieces.  Store in fridge.
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Enjoy!

dark chocolate sea salt toffee



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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

July 9, 2014 by Aliesha

We love making homemade ice cream, and this recipe was quite successful!  The vanilla flavor was so perfect, thanks to the vanilla beans!

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
    adapted from Cuisinart Recipe Booklet 

1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
pinch of sea salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 vanilla bean (I used Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans from Beanilla)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Split open the vanilla bean using a sharp knife and scrape out the beans.  Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine milk, sugar, and salt, and whisk to combine.  Stir in heavy cream, vanilla bean, and vanilla extract.

Chill mixture for several hours.

Turn on ice cream maker (I use one with a bowl that you keep in the freezer) and pour in the mixture and allow the machine to mix it until thick (takes about 20 minutes).

At the end of this point, the ice cream will be “soft serve” consistency (as seen in these pictures).  Freeze for a few hours for a more “normal” ice cream texture.

Enjoy!


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Honey Nut Butter Cookies

August 20, 2013 by Aliesha

This post has also been posted on Baking Whole Grains, a site I write for which compensates me for sharing whole grain recipes.  While I receive compensation, this does not influence my opinions.  All photos and directions are my own. 

Despite the name, these cookies can be made allergy-friendly (dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free) just by subbing the nut butter with sunflower butter!  So while the photos show almond butter, you can easily substitute Sunbutter (we like the Trader Joe’s brand)!

Things I love about these cookies: they are whole grain, they use honey instead of refined sugar, and they include a healthy fat (coconut oil).  They are also simple to make!

It’s easy to whip up a quick batch of these yummy cookies today!

Honey Nut Butter Cookies (dairy-free, egg-free, can be nut-free)
(adapted from here)

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, freshly ground
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 cup smooth nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, or allergy friendly: sunflower seed butter)
1/2 cup honey
3 Tbsp. coconut oil (liquid)
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Grind wheat in the WonderMill.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat (my preference).

In a bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together nut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla.

Add liquid mixture to dry mixture and mix just until all the flour is incorporated.

Using a cookie scoop, form balls from the dough and place on the cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!


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