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Best Toffee Ever

This super easy toffee recipe combines crunchy, buttery flavors drizzled in chocolate and topped with nuts, guaranteed to impress everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Can substitute with salted butter but adjust added salt.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds extra flavor.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts Almonds, walnuts, or pecans work well.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Stir in sugar and water, bringing to a boil while stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F) or about 10 minutes until amber color.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Immediately pour onto the lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
  5. While still hot, sprinkle chocolate chips over toffee and spread melted chocolate evenly.
  6. Top with chopped nuts.
Cooling
  1. Let toffee cool at room temperature until set, or place in the fridge to speed up the process.
  2. Once cooled, break the toffee into pieces.

Notes

No candy thermometer? Use the cold water test to see if it has reached hard crack stage. Other toppings like crushed peppermint or white chocolate can be added for variety.