Description
A delightful holiday treat featuring rich butter flavor and a crunchy texture, perfect for gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans)
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water. Mix well until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook while stirring until the mixture reaches 285°F (soft crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm toffee and let sit for a minute, then spread the melted chocolate.
- Top with chopped nuts if desired and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning and stir constantly for even heating. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg