Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of The Best Toffee with a layer of chocolate and nuts. This homemade candy is perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped almonds or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cook Toffee Mixture: Combine butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until it reaches 300°F, stirring constantly for 8–10 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, then pour hot toffee onto the prepared sheet.
- Chocolate Layer: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, let melt, then spread evenly.
- Add Nuts: Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate.
- Cool and Break: Let the toffee cool completely, then break into pieces and store.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- Try topping with sea salt for a sweet-salty twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
