Decadent Toffee That Outshines All Your Sweet Cravings Recipe
This Decadent Toffee recipe delivers an irresistible blend of rich, buttery sweetness and crunchy nutty textures. Crafted with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, sugar, and chocolate, it’s cooked slowly to achieve the perfect hard crack stage. Topped with melted chocolate and crunchy nuts, this toffee is sure to satisfy any sweet craving with its smooth, luscious finish and delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: About 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 a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the toffee.
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add unsalted butter, granulated sugar, salt, and water over medium heat. Stir constantly to combine and dissolve the sugar evenly.
- Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Continue stirring and cooking the mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage (approximately 300°F or 149°C). This is when the toffee is set and brittle once cooled.
- Pour Toffee: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately and carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Add Chocolate Topping: While the toffee is still warm, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly across the surface. Let them sit for about 2 minutes to soften and melt, then spread the chocolate into an even layer with a spatula.
- Sprinkle Nuts: Evenly sprinkle the chopped nuts over the melted chocolate and gently press them in to ensure they stick well.
- Cool and Set: Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until completely set and firm before breaking into pieces for serving.
Notes
- Using unsalted butter allows full control over the final saltiness of the toffee.
- Monitor the temperature closely to avoid burning the sugar; using a candy thermometer is recommended.
- For added flavor, try substituting vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crisp.
- Chocolate type can be adjusted according to taste preference—semi-sweet for richer, darker notes or milk chocolate for creaminess.
- Be cautious when pouring hot sugar mixture as it can cause severe burns.
Keywords: Toffee, Homemade Toffee Recipe, Chocolate Toffee, Nut Toffee, Sweet Candy, Candy Making, Dessert Snack
