Grandma Sara's Butter Brickle

LINK TO RECIPE BELOW!
This is my Grandma Sara’s recipe for butter brickle (some call it English toffee). She made it every year at Christmastime, and a batch of this, placed in a special piece of crockery, was the coveted gift in our family gift exchange for years. Watch me transform five simple ingredients into a delicious candy treat, including tips on how to make sure the toffee part turns out perfectly.
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If you make it (and you should!), please post the results in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

[@sonjamcgriff5734]

My Grandmother always said if the weather man calls for rain save the candy making for another day .

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

I’ve heard that too!

[@reggiestrongat70]

I've made it a couple times and I added cushed walnuts. I just got done making a batch. NextimeI think I'll add melted caramels.

[@donnarodriguez4755]

I've made this every year for about 40 years and given it as gifts at Christmas. Always added the vanilla AFTER you take it off the burner. The most requested version is with pecans. Never made it when it's raining or when it's hot. Have always used a heavy bottom SS pot. My wooden spoon is only used to make my English toffee. Heaven help anyone if they use it on anything else. I've used the old Fanny Farmer cookbook recipe, make about 6 quarts worth and it's an all day experience at my house. I've taught many family and friends how to make this and yes, it's amazing.

[@williamweaver6003]

Wow sounds like your a Amazing person as well. God Bless

[@mariettamayhugh8742]

Vanilla should be last, after heat turned off. Otherwise, the taste of the vanilla will be bitter.

[@cindylo8812]

I said nooooo when I saw the vanilla going while still on the heat!

[@lizwiesemann2612]

I agree, at the end. Always in candy making.

[@suzwittman]

In baking, brown sugar is always packed to get an accurate measurement due to the moisture in the brown sugar.

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Thank you Sue! I never knew why it had to be packed.

[@donnaschuster84]

And the air

[@williamweaver6003]

Thxs

[@Mrstigger747]

Thank you ☺️. 👋🇨🇦

[@JoanHerzog-xv8lj]

The Saltines on the bottom layer is a very popular item in the New England area.😊. Your candy looks DELICIOUS!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

YES, that one is great! Or Matzoh! For that recipe, you don't cook the toffee mixture the whole way to "hard crack" - it comes out before that, then you pour it over the crackers and then it goes into the oven.

[@ForgetU]

My wife says she married me because I made this for her, that was 33 years ago. My recipe was easy as 1-2-3, that's 1 cup sugar, 2 sticks butter, 3 Tablespoons water and of course slivered almonds inside the candy and sliced on top of the melted chocolate spread on top of the candy. I think I will try the Vanilla.

[@debramorgan5794]

Kudos to you, but especially to your lucky wife for grabbing you‼️

[@ForgetU]

@@debramorgan5794 Well, I think I'm the lucky one.

[@gaylesmith1752]

I think I’d add flaked sea salt on top 😋

[@IAmJustOneMom]

Add vanilla AFTER the toffee is pulled off the heat. And chopped pecans ate delicious.

[@ForgetU]

@@IAmJustOneMom Always best to add the vanilla late. Pecans, very good addition, and always in the house.

[@barbaraortega161]

I love toffee. Heath bar is one of my favorite.

[@michelelavigne1658]

I make this using saltine crackers as a base instead of almonds because my son has a nut allergy. Sounds strange but the crackers are delicious 😋

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

I’ve tried that version too - so good!

[@virginiab4543]

I would imagine the salt sets off the chocolate AND the toffee very nicely!

[@Mrstigger747]

Thanks for telling us this❣️. I had been wondering why?? 👋🇨🇦

[@happyguy8770]

I use saltines also. I really like the salty and sweet combination.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I think straight bottom wooden spoons are much better to use for stirring, it clears the whole bottom when you stir, not only narrow stripes... 😊

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

My aunt sent me one right after I shared this video!!

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Good idea

[@SDD-vb2rt]

I make this at Christmas time as well. The main difference is that I add 1 cup of brickle bits to the butter mixture. The brickle melts into the toffee mixture. I stir it every now and then so the brickle doesn't settle. Once it arrives at 300 degrees pull it off, add the toasted nuts and the vanilla. Pour into pan and top with 2 cups of chocolate chips. Spread out once it melts then sprinkle top with brickle bits and the nuts. A family favorite.

[@lisamcneill8545]

An old cookbook i have mentions realitive humidity will cause the sugar to break. Check the weather before you start. Cool dry days are candy days. :)

[@texasoutlook60]

well in that case I'll never be able to make it because I live off the Gulf coast of Texas, ha!! ~Sidney

[@lostinparadise4287]

I live in Hawaii and yes it absolutely makes a difference, and when making bread as well.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Then wouldn’t a fan in the kitchen be a good idea if it’s humid or raining?

[@kristinatidwell6563]

It's going down to 28* tonight in TX so this is something I can do tonight.

[@tinamariepayne7291]

You’re not supposed to cook vanilla extract. It goes in after removing pot from the burner. Just thought I’d let ya know.

[@betheubank3121]

I make this every year you add vanilla at the very end. Also humidity and weather will cause it to separate

[@pam_jackson]

If you put the vanilla in before cooking sugar and butter you will cook all the flavor out of your vanilla. Always add after it's cooked.

[@pennyheighton1634]

9

[@kimstyles4006]

Great I live in Florida🐢🌴🐊 humidity humidity humidity

[@samename6479]

@@pam_jackson makes sense. Thanks

[@samename6479]

@@kimstyles4006 oh yes, I know. I grew up in W. Palm Beach

[@sararamos3903]

I never spray the pan before roasting nuts. Looks delish.

[@jannettestetson-buck5103]

Melt the butter before adding the sugar and add vanilla last will help with separation

[@brendashaw7388]

I added it all together and something went wrong. I believe it was separating because when I poured it over my almond it didn't spread that well and also when I put my chocolate chips on the Carmel wanted to move with the chocolate? I dont have a candy thermometer so I stired it as long as I thought was proper? So im going to try by melting butter first then sugar and vanilla after I take it off the stove.

[@pamelamorris3148]

@@brendashaw7388 boil the brown sugar, use dark brown sugar, and make sure when it begins to boil, time it for 3 minutes, you'll see the color change. When you turn it off then add your vanilla and stir it. Pour and spread. Boiling it for that 3 minutes and you'll never go wrong. Also when you pour your chips on it, let the candy melt them before you spread it.

[@brendashaw7388]

@@pamelamorris3148 thank you. It turned out perfect!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

I make mine with a thermometer because it's important that it gets to hard crack stage, 300 degrees, and that doesn't always happen within 3 minutes. I have seen other recipes where you time the boil, then pour it out, then put it in the oven.

[@soniatriana9091]

Thank you so much for sharing not only this amazing recipe, but also the story of how your grandmother had the special crockery made as a souvenir for the family reunion which she cleverly made it the most sought after prize in your gift exchange game!! What a fun sense of humor she had!! You were lucky!!!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

I sure was!

[@Jabeye]

I made my very first batch this evening. I used cashews and dark brown sugar (didn’t have the light) and it turned out delicious!! Thanks for sharing your grandmas recipe... what a yummy gift. Merry Christmas.

[@dlminflorida9406]

Thanks for the tips and the recipe. Also, thanks for sharing your stories. I love hearing people's stories. Thanks!

[@dimbaboy]

We enjoyed spending time with you tonight. Thanks to you, this is coming to a kitchen near me!! Merry Christmas :)

[@lakeshorevideos8352]

YES!!! I'm already pulling out the ingredients!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@lr6844]

one for me, one for you, two for me, one for you. LOL !!!! Looks delicious. I have not made brickle for maybe forty years, you've inspired me to make some today for my grandkids when they come over for the weekend. We have a tradition that all the grandkids (we have eight this year} and one brand new great grandson, spend the last weekend before Christmas at grandma and grandpa's house to give their parents a chance to do what ever they want or need to do and give them a break. Thanks for sharing your memories; you are continuing the traditions to the next generation that we all so much need in our families. December 18, 2020 Merry Christmas !

[@debracassens295]

I made this the day after I watched this video. It turned out wonderful. Thank you so much for her recipe.

[@lorilanders9238]

I made a batch this morning and it turned out perfect and DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing this recipe! ❤🎄

[@deniseripp1384]

Can’t wait to make this. Looks so good. Thank you.

[@kimicatcyprowski1781]

Thank you for sharing Grandma's Receipe Merry Christmas 🎄⛄

[@gailnoll]

Thank you for sharing your Grandma's recipe. This vid went into the save file!

[@Freespiritarts]

Welp,....we made in minutes .turned out perfect. Drove around and dropped of little bundles to friends and they love it too! Thank you!

[@manwhomanimal]

I love how she speaks just a normal nice person !!!

[@MakeupRetreat]

Loved your commentary as much as the recipe 😀 Thanks for great video!

[@joleneplourde9885]

I love butter brickle! Thanks for the recipe!❤️

[@wendykelcey1246]

My gosh. This is soooo delicious! I made it exactly as said and I’ve made 3 batches this year. I have an induction stovetop and the highest level is 8, so I cooked it right through on 4. I have a candy thermometer and t’s a great gadget to have! Thank you for sharing Sara!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

so happy to hear it's worked for you - thanks for sharing!

[@Mrstigger747]

Thank you for sharing ❣️. I was wondering what number to use. 👋🇨🇦

[@marciaoberdier7967]

I made this for the first time and it is the BEST ever. My friend said he has never tasted anything so good. He also said better than Heath bar and he loves heath bars. Thank you.

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

So glad you tried it!!

[@judithblanchard6938]

A must make!! Thanks for sharing!!😃😋

[@kathytegreene1562]

Thank you for sharing your story and your recipe! I enjoyed it very much.

[@crystal4447]

Thank you for sharing! It looks delicious!

[@nhungcrosbie8750]

They are looking good!

[@lauretteflemmer5718]

Just loved how you get started with a glass of vino..

[@Duckster183]

Made this about 3xs last year, and just made 2xs now. I experimented and used salted butter in one batch and unsalted butter in another. My salter was perfect and unsalted butter separated some. Still irresistible!

[@samename6479]

Looks mighty good

[@robertmiller7746]

I made it with pecans - waited to add the vanilla just before pouring it out - this is dangerously addictive .

[@jeannesaalfrank9416]

Sipping on a good glass of wine while cooking always makes whatever is in the pot even better (or at least makes it more enjoyable)!

[@truly3743]

😂 yea it does! Looks like she's gonna eat the whole tray!!

[@lindacatalano6379]

I've been wanting to try to make this!! Perfect timing so thank you!! I will let you know how it turns out!!

[@mistysar1051]

Looks yummy , thanks for sharing.

[@lilliearvizu9447]

Looks delicious! 😋

[@janepeiffer672]

Thanks for the recipe. It reminds me of my grandma's date fudge recipe. Every time that I make it I think of her. She put it in a crock bowl. We could not want to get there on Christmas to eat the fudge.

[@HighSierraDawn]

Love this recipe! Thank You!

[@roxyshalosky1horrorfan989]

Yummy yummy yummy!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!!

[@KarlArana]

loved this

[@NoPlaceIdRatherBe]

Yum! Thank you ☃️🎅🎄

[@joannemullins3099]

Looks so delicious I have to make it. Yummy 😋

[@mjp8494]

It separates when you change the temperature up and down. Keep the temperature constant and add the vanilla at the end. 😊

[@debragreen7272]

Yes that is how we were taught! ❤

[@jackiemalik8758]

I never tried this with brown sugar.

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Interesting theory - I think it has more to do with the speed at which you bring it up to temp and cook it than it does whether it fluctuates - important to not take too long to get it there.

[@Auntbibbit]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! ❤❤ I can't wait to try this! Looks awesome!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@nancyjohnson5810]

Yes I can hear the crunching and now I'm salivating! Thanks for this awesome recipe. Although I haven't seen my candy thermometer since we moved to this new home 15 months ago! No I'm not unpacked yet and I've run out of room so I'm not gonna sweat it! lol

[@charlotteseden9303]

Looks awesome. Thanks

[@wanettahudson2610]

Josh it looks so good I will try it th for Sharing your Recipe

[@olinwhitener7118]

I’ve made it like Hite’s and it’s yummy and gone almost before it’s ready! 🎉🎉❤

[@Wildhareequinecenter]

I’m gonna try this recipe. Thanks!

[@aramiss7278]

yuuuuuuuuuummmmm i cant wait to try... thank you

[@bimbobiden1994]

Thanks for the recipe

[@Von1966]

Yum 😋 I'm going to try this with dark chocolate and salted nuts x

[@jeannecooke4862]

Thank you! Happy Holidays wishes!

[@victoriablackwell1339]

I love this video. It looks so yummy! And then watching you eat that brickle. Now I just have to give it a shot, and I don't need it! LOL! Thanks for sharing. This is something that I have always wanted to make, but never have.

[@Shirley12B]

My mom used to make something almost exactly like this. She would pick one of us 5 kids to stir it when we got big enough to do it right aka NO BUNS on us or the mixture. Then who ever could stir the longest got the first piece! The only difference was she made peanut brittle with raw peanuts and no chocolate. I have save and subscribed to your Chanel so I can do this next year. Thank you and Gramma Sarah for sharing. Handed down family favorites are the best!11.

[@katherinestephenson7426]

love how you make candy and have wine same time

[@Duckster183]

So easy and yummy! Thank you for an excellent video and sharing your recipe. You spoke clearly, at just the right speed. I’ve just finished my 5th batch of this, gifting 4 of them. Merry Christmas!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

So happy you are sharing the brickle love!!

[@2010katak]

I am so going to try this recipe! America’s Test Kitchen just did a video on Millionaires Shortbread with similar layers. They said that to keep it from separation add a bit of cream because it’s the fat in the butter that holds it together

[@Suzanne1999]

Very entertaining video! I'm gonna make this for New Year's. Thanks very sharing.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

When you opened this video with your drinking a glass of red wine, you had my vote right there! I am making this tonight. I make cookies and stuff for my neighbors for Christmas.

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Well, how did they like it?

[@tereugalde45311]

Looks delicious am going it thank you for sharing 😉👌💐

[@Royalteelive]

I loved your video & your personality & music! Oh yeah😊 I subscribed💜

[@reggie9334]

I’m giving this recipe a shot. It’s one of my favorite candies. I’ll let you know 🤞

[@lorettajasper4838]

I am fully aware of how delicious this Butter Brickle is ...we used to make it on a regular basis......mostly around the holidays, and sometimes even in between times lol......Thanks for sharing your Grammas recipe, your video was great.....Merry Christmas to you and yours, ad Happy New Year too.....Hugs, Loretta

[@colleenfehsal2793]

Meg, I just made your grandma Sarah’s Brickle and it was perfect 👌! I don’t know how to share pics or send messages, so this is my option. Thank you so much for sharing ♥️!

[@13LadyRedBug]

I use white sugar. This year I used white chocolate chips, it’s real good. I put the vanilla after it reaches temperature before I pour over almonds. It’s just how I do it. Only add almond at the end of cooking or they burn. Thank you for sharing your grandmothers Christmas 🎄 recipe

[@wendybartlett1660]

You must love almonds and wine as much as i do!! I am going to try this thanks!!

[@lorielakediorio3338]

I will make tomorrow thanks

[@monermccarthy7198]

Your easy relaxed approach makes this looks delicious, plus that's beautiful Bengal cat. I'm hooked.

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Many many thanks!

[@monermccarthy7198]

@@MoreMustBeBetter I'll be making these next week, toasting the almonds, definitely the way to go.

[@stephanyduarte3848]

I think I will make it and add one more ingredient. I think sprinkling some sea salt on top of the caramel mixture before it hardens will taste awesome!! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@janecappel9657]

I saw someone that had a temperature spatula! It was really amazing and a great idea!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

OMG I want one

[@BagelBunny]

You had me at the BIG glass of wine !! I'm in !!

[@dianalester1351]

Wow, I Like the fact you are having a glass of red wine while making candy! so I subscribed

[@mewesty6280]

Ok you drinking a glass of wine in your warm lovely kitchen made me feel like I was hanging out with my girlfriend while she showed me a fabulous recipe! Thank you for sharing!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

That's the goal! Glad you enjoyed!

[@EdensSecret1]

Gonna try this thanks. I'll be using my favourite Galaxy Chocolate for the top

[@dawng.6497]

Wow beautiful kitchen!

[@annesweeney5552]

Your cat looks so sweet . I have one like yours ! I watch the video a couple more times uggg I’ll get the strength to make it.. but I do love this stuff..

[@susieharman1735]

My complete adoration ♥️

[@marthascott9336]

In our family too. Yours is the closest to our technique. We put slivered almonds right in the pan with the butter and sugar, No vanilla, no candy thermometer. I am getting tired of explaining it so happy to just use your link! Thanks!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Thanks for sharing! I’ll try it that way with the nuts in the mix.

[@WeepingWillow422]

0:52 KITTY!!! 😍😍😍

[@aquilaclark814]

Making this and adding some organic coconut..thx for sharing..

[@oneofgodschildren]

I make peanut butter fudge and it’s boil everything till (softball stage turn heat off then add vanilla) so I’m gonna try this!👍 thanks for sharing and #cheers🤣

[@donnamullins2089]

Yes we can hear the crunch. yummy now I'm hungry. For a better vanilla flavor add the vanilla at end off heat. Stirring before pouring onto cookie sheet.

[@Carol-ud9gp]

YUM!!!

[@patriciamyrick6031]

You are quite entertaining and I love that you are drinking wine!!! Made my day!!

[@luciabriseno9269]

Mmmmmmm. Aaaamazing!!!😜😋👩🏼‍🍳

[@jackieperkins691]

I want some!

[@maunalapier4939]

You made my mouth water💖. Our family made peanut brittle using salted peanuts and added 1 tsp soda. We would take it immediately outside and carefully sit the pan on a leveled snow drift. Then the giggling would start like young girls when it would start cracking and warp. Beautiful Christmas Memories 🎄🙏💖

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

OH yes - baking soda definitely goes in peanut brittle! Thanks for sharing your precious memories.

[@pjk1714]

Found your vlog a year later. What a great treat with fond memories. Appreciate the tips. Candy making is a science in itself. I have a sour cream pound cake recipe that changes texture based on the way you incorporate the ingredients. Three generations plus passed down. I have to show the technique or people question if I shared the right recipe. Thanks for sharing and will enjoy seeing your other videos. You are very good in front of the camera. Like we are sitting there.

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Thanks for watching!

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

Thanks so much for your comment! We made a video of Steve's grandma's pound cake too - does yours have "butter extract" flavoring, too?

[@karendelacruz6358]

that is awesome maam hope you post it dretly your sweet recipes maam so ican screenshot and ready to go to groceries

[@debracasseday4960]

Yummy!! I heard Heath and I am off to the kitchen! Thank you for sharing. Oh noooo I need to go get almonds. We are about to get hit with a snow storm here in WV, 12/15/2020. so headed to the store anyway. Be blessed.

[@pamelawilkins1767]

God bless you! Merry Christmas!

[@debracasseday4960]

@@pamelawilkins1767 God Bless and keep you and yours!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I changed my tires the other day, so now it can snow all it want, no problem! 🤗

[@src3360]

To prevent it from seperating use more sugar than butter. I use 1 stick of butter to 1 cup of sugar. I also use 1 tablespoon of glucose syrup per cup of sugar. Havent had any batches seperate in years, decades actually lol Im in Florida and have made this during rain or shine or hurricane, humidity at 100% and never had problems with the toffee. Those must be old "wives tales" bcuz I make lots of candies and never had a problem...❤

[@MoreMustBeBetter]

That's interesting, I'll have to try that!