The Best Toffee Sweets to Buy Online
Chocolate eclairs
The chocolate eclair is one of the most enduring toffee sweets in the British pick n mix selection. A hard toffee shell with a soft chocolate centre that becomes increasingly gooey as you work through it. Sweetworld chocolate eclairs are a reliable version of the classic: proper toffee texture, decent chocolate filling, and available in a 200g box that’s good value for regular buyers. The Walkers banana split eclairs are worth trying alongside the chocolate version: the banana flavour works well in the eclair format and it’s different enough from the original to make buying both worthwhile.
Liquorice toffee
Walkers liquorice toffee is one of those combinations that sounds unusual and turns out to be genuinely good. The earthiness of the liquorice cuts through the sweetness of the toffee in a way that makes the overall flavour more interesting than either ingredient on its own. Walkers is one of the oldest toffee producers in the UK and the liquorice toffee is one of their most distinctive products. Worth having in any selection that goes beyond the obvious chocolate eclair.
Sugar-free toffee
The sugar-free rum and butter toffee is the standout in the sugar-free side of the range. Rum and butter is a flavour combination that works particularly well in toffee: rich, slightly boozy and warming. The sugar-free version uses sweeteners rather than sugar but holds the flavour profile well. A good option for anyone managing their sugar intake who doesn’t want to give up proper toffee sweets. More sugar-free options are in the diabetic sweets category.
The History of British Toffee
A genuinely old sweet tradition
Toffee has been made in Britain since at least the early 1800s. The word itself appears in print from around 1825. The basic recipe, sugar and butter cooked to a hard crack stage, hasn’t changed fundamentally since then. What has changed is the variety: flavourings, fillings, sugar alternatives and different textures have all expanded the category significantly from the original plain hard toffee.
Walkers and the British toffee industry
Walkers Nonsuch is one of the oldest toffee brands still in production in the UK. Founded in Doncaster in 1894, the company has been making toffees continuously for over 130 years. The name “Nonsuch” refers to a phrase meaning “without equal.” For the full story behind the brand, the Why Is Walkers Toffee Called Nonsuch? post covers the history in detail.
Buying Toffee Sweets in Bulk
From £1 with free delivery
All toffee products start at £1. Free UK delivery applies to orders over £20. Toffee sweets keep well, which makes bulk buying sensible: they won’t go stale quickly and buying more at once brings the cost per unit down. For a broader traditional sweet selection alongside toffees, the boiled sweets range is worth browsing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between toffee and caramel?
Both are made from sugar and butter, but toffee is cooked to a higher temperature, which makes it harder and less sticky than caramel. Caramel stays soft and chewy; toffee sets hard and dissolves slowly in the mouth.
Are there sugar-free toffee sweets available?
Yes. The range includes sugar-free rum and butter toffee, made with sweeteners instead of sugar. More sugar-free options are available in the diabetic sweets category.
What are chocolate eclairs made of?
Chocolate eclairs are a toffee sweet with a hard outer shell and a soft chocolate centre. The shell is made from toffee cooked to a hard crack, and the filling softens as the sweet dissolves. They have no connection to the cream-filled pastry of the same name.
Who makes Walkers toffee?
Walkers Nonsuch has been making toffee in the UK since 1894. They’re one of the oldest continuously operating toffee producers in the country.
How much do toffee sweets cost at One Pound Sweets?
All toffee sweets start from £1. Free UK delivery on orders over £20.
Are toffee sweets suitable for vegetarians?
Most toffee sweets are suitable for vegetarians as they contain no gelatine. Check individual product pages for allergen information as recipes vary by brand.
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