Carolyn Mchughs Amazing Bourbon Toffee Recipes

BOURBON TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP

Steps:

• Make the Go-To Chocolate Chip Cookies, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon with the vanilla extract, and folding in 1/2 cup roughly chopped chocolate-covered toffee candy bars with the chocolate chips. Bake as directed.

BOURBON TOFFEE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour the cream into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
• Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook without stirring until a deep amber brown color, about 6 minutes. Add the corn syrup and bourbon and cook, stirring carefully, for 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in the warm cream (the mixture will bubble up) and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and butter. The sauce can be made 2 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly over low heat or in the microwave.

CHOCOLATE-BOURBON TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Set a stainless steel mixing bowl over a pan of boiling water to make a double boiler. Put chocolate, cream and salt in bowl and heat until chocolate is completely melted, about 15 minutes.
• Add vanilla and bourbon and whisk thoroughly, until mixture is smooth and shiny. Pour into a pie plate or baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Use a melon baller or soup spoon to make rough 1/2-ounce spheres. Roll between cocoa-dusted palms, then in crushed nuts. Refrigerate, but don't serve them ice cold; remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving.

CHOC-CHERRY MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with some paper cases. Sift the flour, and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl, then stir in the cherries, chocolate and sugar. Add the beaten eggs, yogurt and then the butter and stir to combine. It doesn't matter if the mixture looks a bit lumpy, it's more important not to overmix or the muffins will turn out tough.
• Fill the paper cases and bake for 20-25 mins until risen and golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool. They are especially delicious eaten slightly warm.

CAROLYN MCHUGH'S AMAZING BOURBON TOFFEE

Steps:

• Bring sugar, butter, corn syrup and bourbon to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture is golden brown. Just before candy reaches 300 on a candy thermometer stir in 3/4 cup of the pecans. When candy registers 300 remove from stove and pour it onto a baking sheet. With a spatula quickly spread it out to about a 9 inch circle. Sprinkle with morsels, let stand 30 seconds. Spread melted morsels evenly over top, sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup pecans. Chill 1 hour or until chocolate topping is firm. Break into bite size pieces. Store in an airtight container.