Description
A delightful holiday treat that combines crispy, buttery toffee with rich chocolate and nuts, perfect for gifting and sharing during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
- Optional: Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Heat over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and begins to thicken.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring to prevent scorching.
- Monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer; cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let sit for a minute. Then, smooth it out with a spatula.
- Press the chopped nuts into the melted chocolate.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
Ensure to use a candy thermometer for accurate results and avoid burning. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday, toffee, dessert, Christmas, gift, sweet treat