Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
400 g

English toffee

broken up into pieces

4 unit

Unsalted butter

2 unit

Digestive biscuits

broken into pieces

2 unit

Any nuts

crushed

2 unit

Raisins

2 unit

Glace cherries

200 g

Colored miniature marshmallows

Step 1
~6 min

Line a 25cm x 20cm shallow baking tin with clingfilm.

Step 2
~6 min

Break toffee into pieces.

Step 3
~6 min

Melt butter and toffee in a pan over low heat, stirring continuously.

Step 4
~6 min

Once melted and smooth, remove from heat.

Step 5
~6 min

Break digestive biscuits into pieces.

Step 6
~6 min

Crush any nuts if desired.

Step 7
~6 min

Add broken biscuits, raisins, nuts, cherries, and marshmallows to the melted toffee mixture.

Step 8
~6 min

Mix everything well.

Step 9
~6 min

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking tin.

Step 10
~6 min

Level the surface evenly.

Step 11
~6 min

Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 12
~6 min

Remove from the tin and peel away the clingfilm.

Step 13
~6 min

Cut into 12-14 bars.

Step 14
~6 min

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a good quality toffee for the best flavour.

Adjust the amount of nuts and dried fruit to your liking.

For a festive touch, add a few drops of food coloring to the marshmallows.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yes, can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (sweet, buttery)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Dust with powdered sugar.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Popular sweet treat, often homemade.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Birthdays

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Birthday
Snack

Popularity Score

70/100

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