Description
This chocolate toffee is a delicious treat combining buttery toffee with chocolate and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a heavy‑bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and salt. Stir constantly until it boils, then reduce heat slightly and continue stirring until mixture reaches about 285°F (soft crack stage).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, pour hot toffee onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee and let sit for a minute to melt.
- Use a spatula to smooth melted chocolate, then sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
- Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature until hardened (about 2 hours), then break into pieces.
Notes
- This recipe yields a treat that’s perfect for gifting or for special occasions.
- Make sure to watch the temperature closely to avoid burning the toffee.
- Customize with different nuts or toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg