Description
This homemade toffee recipe is a perfect combination of buttery crunch, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, chocolate, and almonds, it’s an easy and delicious treat for holidays, gifts, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds (or preferred nuts)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and sprinkle chopped nuts evenly across the surface.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring constantly. Add salt and continue stirring.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for a few minutes to melt. Spread the melted chocolate evenly.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge until firm.
- Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes