Description
This Better-Than-Anything Toffee recipe creates an irresistibly crunchy, buttery treat coated with melted chocolate and topped with crunchy nuts. Perfect for gifting or snacking, this classic homemade toffee combines simple ingredients and straightforward techniques to achieve a deliciously rich and sweet confection that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Toffee Base
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure easy removal of the toffee once it sets.
- Melt butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter gently, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add sugar and salt: Stir in the granulated sugar and salt continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved into the butter.
- Cook toffee mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 285°F (deep amber color), about 10 to 15 minutes, which indicates a perfect hard crack stage for toffee.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat promptly and stir in the vanilla extract quickly for flavor infusion.
- Pour and spread toffee: Immediately pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Apply chocolate chips: Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee surface and allow them to sit undisturbed for a few minutes, which softens them for spreading.
- Spread melted chocolate: Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee, smoothing the surface gently.
- Add nuts topping: While the chocolate is still warm and melted, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the top for crunch and flavor.
- Cool and set: Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature or speed up the process by refrigerating until the chocolate is firm and the toffee is set.
- Break and serve: Once fully set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy or package for gifting.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately monitor the temperature for perfect toffee consistency.
- Chopped nuts can be toasted for extra flavor before sprinkling on top.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- If chocolate hardens too quickly during spreading, warm it slightly for easier manipulation.
- Be cautious when handling hot sugar mixture to avoid burns.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
