Description
A simple and delicious classic Christmas toffee recipe with a buttery base, crunchy nuts, and chocolate topping.
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
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread chopped pecans or almonds evenly on the parchment paper.
- 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 mixture over the nuts on the baking sheet.
- Let cool slightly, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly and garnish with additional chopped pecans.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Adjust nut quantities to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas toffee, homemade toffee, holiday candy