Spicy Toffee Triangles Recipe

Spicy toffee triangles are spicy and nutty toffees that can be served as fun desserts anytime. Baked in the oven with a flour, eggs and sugar batter flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, the spicy toffee triangles are topped with walnuts and served or stored in the freezer.

Summary

Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse

Ingredients

 Butter1 Cup (16 tbs), softened
 Packed brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1 , separated
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Walnuts1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1034 Calories from Fat 554

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 64 g98.2%

Saturated Fat 30.9 g154.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 173.8 mg57.9%

Sodium 162.6 mg6.8%

Total Carbohydrates 108 g35.9%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16.1%

Sugars 56 g

Protein 12 g24.9%

Vitamin A 29.5% Vitamin C 0.62%

Calcium 11.4% Iron 24.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat oven to 275°.
Mix butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.
Stir in flour, salt and cinnamon.
Spread evenly in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2XI0 1/2X I inch.
Brush dough with unbeaten egg white.
Sprinkle walnuts on top; press into dough.
Bake 1 hour.
While warm, cut into 2 1/2 inch squares, then cut each square diagonally in half.
Cool.
(Can be served immediately.) Wrap, label and freeze.
VARIATIONS Hawaiian Spice Triangles:
Substitute 1 teaspoon ginger for the cinnamon and 1/4 cup chopped salted macadamia nuts and 1/4 cup flaked coconut for the 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Greek Triangles: Substitute 1 teaspoon ground cardamom for the cinnamon and 1 can (5 ounces) diced roasted almonds for the 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Orange-ChocolateTriangles: Substitute 1/2 teaspoon cloves and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel for the cinnamon and 2 packages (6 ounces each) semisweet chocolate pieces for the 1 cup chopped walnuts.
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