Better Than Anything Toffee Recipe
This Better Than Anything Toffee recipe delivers a rich, buttery, and crunchy treat featuring smooth chocolate and crunchy nuts. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, vanilla, and your choice of nuts, this homemade toffee is delightful for snacking, gifting, or as a sweet addition to desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: About 36 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Toffee Base
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan & Ingredients: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Measure and have all your ingredients ready to go, as the toffee-making process moves quickly.
- Make the Toffee Base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, salt, and water over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches a deep golden brown color and hits 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour & Spread: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly with a spatula. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to begin firming up slightly.
- Add the Chocolate: While the toffee is still warm, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Let them sit for about 2 minutes to melt, then spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the Nuts: While the chocolate is warm and melted, sprinkle the chopped nuts on top. Gently press them in so they adhere well.
- Let It Set & Break Into Pieces: Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for 2 hours or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to speed up hardening. Once hardened, break into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to reach the hard crack stage accurately for perfect toffee texture.
- You can substitute nuts according to preference or omit for a nut-free version.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Be cautious while handling hot sugar mixture to avoid burns.
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