Homemade Christmas Toffee
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds (toasted)
- Optional: A pinch of sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan or a small rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This ensures the toffee won’t stick and makes it easy to lift out once cooled.
- In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, combine the cubed butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula until the butter is completely melted.
- Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. You want the mixture to reach 300°F (150°C), which is the “hard crack” stage. The mixture will turn a deep golden brown color, similar to the shade of a brown paper bag.
- Once the mixture reaches 300°F, immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful, as it may bubble up. Pour the hot toffee mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and spread it out slightly with a spatula into an even layer.
- Let the toffee sit for about 1 to 2 minutes to firm up slightly, then sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let the chips sit for a few minutes until they soften and melt from the residual heat of the toffee.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the melted chocolate into an even layer across the toffee. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the chopped nuts and optional sea salt over the top. Press the nuts down very lightly so they stick.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature for several hours, or place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Once set, lift the toffee out of the pan and break it into irregular bite-sized pieces using your hands or a knife.
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