Description
A simple and delicious homemade toffee recipe perfect for Christmas. It combines butter, sugar, and nuts for a sweet and crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 cup butter (226 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Chocolate chips
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread chopped nuts evenly.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, salt, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour the hot toffee over the nuts on the baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let them melt.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.
- Garnish with additional chopped nuts and flaked sea salt if desired.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Work quickly when pouring and spreading toffee.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Christmas toffee, homemade toffee, holiday candy