toffee

noun

tof·fee | \ ˈtȯ-fē,

ˈtä-\

variants: or less commonly toffy

plural toffees also toffies

Definition of toffee

: candy of brittle but tender texture made by boiling sugar and butter together

Examples of toffee in a Sentence

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This type typically delivers rich vanilla and toffee notes. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, "‘Grass-to-Glass’ Rums: What You Need to Know," 3 Aug. 2018 Meanwhile, make toffee-pecan sauce: Melt butter in large, heavy pan. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Sticky Toffee Pudding," 27 Nov. 2018 Get your fill of caramel, toffee, coffee, suede, bone, and vanilla shades in these neutral makeup palettes. — Allure, "The 10 Sexiest Nude Makeup Palettes," 26 Sep. 2018 It’s as sticky as English toffee, nutty as a pecan log, and served hot and fresh in small batches finished on the smokers. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "52 Weeks of BBQ: Texas Pride Barbecue," 29 June 2018 The nose is mostly toffee and pepper, so there’s no surprise when there’s a lot of licorice and cinnamon on the taste as more rye comes through than anything else. — Will Nevin, OregonLive.com, "WW #97: Imagination, moxie and the magic of 'Metal'," 6 Apr. 2018 Fike said Di Bruno’s Black Lava cashews, toasted in toffee and sprinkled with Hawaiian salt, complement Gouda’s taste as well. — Allison Steele, Philly.com, "What makes a good cheese plate? A how-to for amateurs," 10 Apr. 2018 Critical Adjustment is a tropical stout — a little sweeter than a typical stout — with tastes of dark chocolate and hints of toffee. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Vennture Brew Co. brings coffee and beer to Washington Heights neighborhood," 11 July 2018 The sticky toffee pudding, though a touch cloying, hit the spot. — New York Times, "At Black Ivy in Edinburgh, Little Luxuries and a Big Breakfast," 15 June 2018

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