Irresistible Homemade Toffee That's Better Than Store-Bought

This homemade toffee is a delightful treat that combines buttery goodness with rich chocolate, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, dessert, Homemade, nuts, sweet treat, Toffee

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Cooling Time: 2

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: pieces

Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed saucepan
Candy Thermometer
Parchment paper or silicone mat
spatula

Ingredients

For the Toffee

1 cup Unsalted butter 2 sticks
1 cup Granulated sugar
0.25 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Water

For the Toppings

1 cup Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
0.5 cup Chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Better Than Anything Toffee

Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, salt, and water over medium heat. Stir continuously for about 10-15 minutes until it reaches a deep golden brown color.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract carefully.
Pour the hot toffee mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the warm toffee and allow them to melt.
Press the chopped nuts into the melted chocolate layer.
Let the toffee cool at room temperature for about 2 hours or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Once set, transfer the toffee from the baking dish and break it into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches the hard crack stage at 300°F for perfect toffee texture. Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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