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Welcome to Vern's Toffee House,
Home of an Award-Winning Family of Toffee Artisans Since 1976.

We are a family-owned and operated business that handcrafts butter almond toffee the old-fashioned way from our original toffee recipe.

We select only the finest and freshest of all natural ingredients--dairy fresh AA grade sweet cream butter, two varieties of wholesome California almonds, sweet western sugar, and smooth, rich milk chocolate. Then we hand-blend these in small batches in copper kettles over an old-fashioned candy stove to insure you the finest, freshest, most mouth-watering toffee available. And, yes, our almond toffee is gluten-free.

Vern's Toffee House is an old-school company that cares about forming long-lasting relationships with customers, takes the time to get every order right, and, of course, makes sure every box, and every bite, of Vern's Toffee is just as buttery delicious as the first. But caution: some people claim it's positively addictive.

TIMELINE

Our Business History

Since 1976 we've been hand-crafting our mouth-watering butter almond toffee with the finest, freshest ingredients and delivering it directly to customers at the best possible price.

Our Original Toffee Recipe Secret is All in the Family

The First Generation (1976-1992)

Our founders, Vern and Gert, perfected their handcrafted butter almond toffee recipe in 1976 and had an immediate mail order success on their hands. Since 1976 four generations of our family have continued in the time-honored traditions that Vern and Gert created.

1976 Original offerings included Almond Toffee with Milk Chocolate, Salty Sweet Almonds, and Toffee Tingles.

1980: Almond Clusters debut

Mary & Ron:

The Next Generation (1984-2012)

As Vern & Gert were experiencing great success with their recipe, what had begun as a retirement project soon became a booming business. Vern & Gert's daughter Mary, and her husband Ron, eagerly joined the business in 1984 to offer their enthusiasm and willingness to work hard. Under their watch Vern's Toffee began to enjoy worldwide success.

1996: the addition of Deluxe Mixed Nuts and Colossal Cashews

2009: Almond Toffee with Dark Chocolate is introduced

Stefanie & Patrick:

The Third Generation (2012-present)

After nurturing Vern's Toffee for 28 years Mary and Ron welcomed their daughter Stefanie and her husband Patrick into the business in 2012. Ron shared with Patrick his wealth of knowledge on how to create the perfect batch of toffee, while Mary passed down her secrets to excellent customer service to Stefanie.

2014: Gift Basket of Toffee and Nuts introduced

2015: Gift Tower and additional Gift Baskets offered

2019: Private Reserve Truffles debut

Katie:

The Fourth Generation (2012-present)

Katie is unique in that she has been around the toffee business since childhood. She was homeschooled in our office and you would be hard-pressed to find an area of our business that she doesn't know. In 2022 she joined her father in the kitchen and became our fourth generation toffee artisan (and the first woman) to hand-stir every batch using techniques from her father, her grandfather, and her great-grandfather.

Featured Products

Let customers speak for us

from 23 reviews
Not Christmas without Vern's toffee.

This is the most amazing toffee in the world. All other toffee pales in comparison to Vern's. No other toffee has this rich, browned butter flavor and flaky texture. I grew up in Ft. Collins and have looked forward to Vern's every Christmas for decades. Thank you!

Carrie
1 lb Seasons Greetings Toffee Box Dark Chocolate
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"We just received your toffee from our...sister-in-law and we can't keep our fingers out of the box. This stuff is sinful."

Linda
Office Party Basket
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"My business partner and I received a box of your toffee for the holidays from one of our suppliers...because I own 51% of the stock, my partner didn't get any of this wonderful candy. I ordered four pounds today in the hopes that I might be able to force myself into a more charitable frame of mind. Thanks.”

Eva
Office Party Basket
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“Thank you so much... You are so thoughtful... We get so many ‘thank you's’ from the people we send your toffee to and how much they look forward to receiving it each year. It is fun to listen how couples will hide it from each other or they will only eat a small portion every few days to make it last longer.”

Peggy
Office Party Basket
Incredible!

This is easily the best toffee I've ever had. The texture is amazing, not too sweet, and perfectly enveloped in dark chocolate.

Christee
1 lb Seasons Greetings Toffee Box Dark Chocolate
Crunchy chewy nutty

My husband surprised me with the 1 lb. box of almond toffee milk chocolate for Valentine's Day. It was packaged well, a very nice thank you note enclosed and the pieces were packed well and the candy was just delicious!! The stores don't sell toffee candy and I've been wanting some and looking for a while. He really aced it!

Linda
1 lb Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Box
Get This ASAP!

My wife and I are investing all our retirement income in a recurring supply of Vern's. We hope to be invited to his Christmas party and are selling our house to buy stock in the enterprise. This stuff is seriously delicious. Our Ft. Collins friends tell us that it's just called crack in their neighborhood because you can't stop eating it!

Stew
1 lb Seasons Greetings Toffee Box Milk Chocolate
The best!

I love toffee, especially made with dark chocolate and almonds. Vern's is the absolute best! I've given boxes as gifts; my family and friends are delighted. ***if you read the review of the person who gave one star, you'll see she meant to give it 5 stars.

Jennifer
1 lb Seasons Greetings Toffee Box Dark Chocolate
Incredible!

I received a package as a gift this holiday and loved it!!The toffee is perfect,not too hard or soft! Flavor is incredible!! I will definitely be ordering some for myself and gifts!

Sandy
Office Party Basket
Best Toffee on the Planet

I received a gift box of Vern's Toffee from Realities for Children, Fort Collins, and I LOVE IT! Not a big fan of toffee until Vern's Toffee came into my life. THE BEST EVER!

Lynda
1 lb Seasons Greetings Toffee Box Milk Chocolate
The Best I've Ever Had

Simply the best toffee I've ever had. The perfect texture, the perfect amount of almonds! It is an amazing gift...if I can keep from eating it myself.

Lesli
1 lb Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Box
Beyond Delicious!

Our friend gives us a box of this every year. We are alway so excited to receive it. It is absolutely the best toffee I have ever eaten.

M
2 lb Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Box
Pure Bliss

My Dad used to live in Colorado, but moved back to California when his wife passed. He had always raved about Vern's Toffee. And then he received some as a Xmas gift and I had a chance to finally taste it. It was magical. Now my friend's father is celebrating his 90th birthday this year and loves sweets, so I will be placing an order soon to give to him for his birthday. And it's true, it is addictive. Enjoy!!!!

Pam
1 lb Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Box
Yummy!

Vern's is the Best Ever!!! My family and friends on my gift list have been enjoying this toffee for years. It is truly delicious!!! Thanks Vern's for this delicious treat!

Sue
1 lb Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee Box
Simply the best !!

Not a lot more to say other than it is simply the best toffee I've found anywhere.

Jim
2 lb Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee Box

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