Toffee Simple Syrup
Rich, buttery toffee simple syrup made with brown sugar and butter — for coffee lattes, cold brew, hot chocolate, cocktails, and desserts. The fall coffee syrup your pantry needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract optional, for a richer toffee flavor
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugars dissolve and the butter is melted.
- Simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup is smooth and lightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter extract, if using.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Pour into a clean pint mason jar, seal, and refrigerate.
- Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Shake well before each use, as the butter may naturally separate during storage.
Notes
Add butter while syrup is still hot so it emulsifies fully — not after it cools. Vanilla goes in off heat. Butter extract is optional but makes the toffee flavor unmistakable. Syrup thickens when cold — warm 10-15 seconds in microwave before using. If it separates, a quick stir after brief microwave brings it back together. Keeps 2 weeks refrigerated.
Delicious Ways to Use It
Hot or iced coffee
Cold brew concentrate
Lattes and cappuccinos
Hot chocolate
Chai tea
Milkshakes
Oatmeal
Pancakes and waffles
Drizzled over vanilla ice cream
Mixed into whipped cream
This Old Baker Tip For an even richer English toffee flavor, stir in ¼ teaspoon of caramel extract along with the vanilla. The combination of brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and caramel creates that classic buttery toffee taste without needing hard candy or artificial coffee syrups.
Hot or iced coffee
Cold brew concentrate
Lattes and cappuccinos
Hot chocolate
Chai tea
Milkshakes
Oatmeal
Pancakes and waffles
Drizzled over vanilla ice cream
Mixed into whipped cream
This Old Baker Tip For an even richer English toffee flavor, stir in ¼ teaspoon of caramel extract along with the vanilla. The combination of brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and caramel creates that classic buttery toffee taste without needing hard candy or artificial coffee syrups.