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What Is the Difference Between Toffee and Butterscotch?
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No, toffee is not synonymous with butterscotch. Butterscotch candy is created by heating butter and brown sugar until the mixture reaches the soft-crack stage, at which time it becomes chewy and flexible. Toffee, on the other hand, is prepared by allowing the butter and brown sugar combination to harden and become brittle and breakable.
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