Description
Heavenly Toffee Recipe: Better Than Anything You’ve Tasted!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract
- 12 ounces (about 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups finely chopped toasted pecans or almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan & Ingredients: Line a 13×18 inch baking sheet with foil, lightly spray with non-stick spray. Gather all ingredients; ensure nuts are toasted and a candy thermometer is ready.
- Cook Toffee Base: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter melts and sugar fully dissolves.
- Boil to Hard Crack Stage: Once boiling, stop stirring. Clip candy thermometer to the pot, ensuring the tip doesn’t touch the bottom. Cook undisturbed until the thermometer registers 300-310°F (149-154°C) and the mixture is a deep, golden amber color.
- Add Vanilla & Pour: Immediately remove the pot from heat. Carefully unclip the thermometer and quickly stir in the non-alcoholic vanilla extract. Immediately pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a thin layer using a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after spreading the toffee, liberally sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Let sit for 5-7 minutes to melt. Then, use an offset spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate evenly. Sprinkle toasted nuts and optional flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate, gently pressing to adhere.
- Cool & Break into Pieces: Allow the toffee to cool completely and set at room temperature (2-4 hours) or in the refrigerator (30-60 minutes) until the chocolate is firm and the toffee is brittle. Once fully set, lift the toffee from the pan, peel off the foil, and break into irregular pieces.
Notes
- This toffee is perfect for gifting or special occasions. <li.Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg