noun
also tof·fy ˈtȯfē, -ˈtäf-, -fi
( plural toffees also toffies )
Etymology: alteration of taffy
1.
a. : candy of brittle but tender texture made by boiling sugar and butter together to approximately 310° F or the hard crack stage
b. : butterscotch
toffee pie
toffee cookies
2. chiefly Britain : a piece of toffee