This recipe yields a rich, buttery toffee with a touch of sweetness and a satisfying crunch from the nuts. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Unsalted butter | 1 cup |
Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Water | 1/4 cup |
Pure vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Semisweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Chopped pecans or almonds | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Toffee:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sugar, salt, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook to 300°F (hard crack stage), stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Assemble the Toffee:
- Pour toffee onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Spread melted chocolate over toffee.
- Sprinkle with nuts and press down gently.
- Cool and Break:
- Let toffee cool completely.
- Break into pieces.
Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the top of the toffee after the chocolate has set.
Here’s a simple recipe:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Continue boiling until the mixture reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the toffee onto a greased baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Break into pieces and enjoy!