Decadent Toffee with Chocolate and Nuts Recipe
Indulge in this rich and buttery decadent toffee recipe that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. This homemade toffee features a crisp, hard crack texture topped with melted chocolate and crunchy nuts, making it an irresistible treat for all your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Toffee Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the toffee from sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, salt, and water over medium heat. Stir constantly to dissolve the sugar and prevent burning.
- Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Using a candy thermometer, cook the mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage (around 300°F or 149°C). This ensures the toffee will be crunchy and set properly.
- Pour Toffee Mixture: Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the saucepan from heat and carefully pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Add Chocolate Topping: While the toffee is still warm, sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly on top. Let them sit for about 2 minutes to melt, then spread the melted chocolate smoothly over the toffee.
- Sprinkle Nuts: Evenly sprinkle ½ cup of chopped nuts over the melted chocolate and gently press them in to ensure they stick well.
- Allow to Cool: Let the toffee cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until completely set and hardened before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Using unsalted butter helps control the saltiness and balance the flavors.
- A candy thermometer is essential to achieve the perfect hard crack temperature.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts or substitute chocolate chips with your favorite chocolate bars chopped up.
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