Description
A rich and buttery toffee treat that’s perfect for the holiday season, topped with chocolate and optional nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your gear: Grab a sturdy saucepan and a spatula.
- Melt it down: Combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and water in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir and gradually bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- The magical stage: Cook until it reaches 290°F (hard crack stage) or a rich amber color while stirring.
- Flavor kick: Remove from heat and instantly stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour and cool: Quickly pour the toffee onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Chocolate layer time: Once cooled, sprinkle chocolate chips on top and spread evenly.
- Chill out: Let the chocolate set in the fridge for about an hour.
- Break it up and enjoy: Once chilled, break the toffee into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Customize with your favorite nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg