Description
Classic Christmas Toffee is the quintessential holiday treat that embodies the spirit of festive gatherings. This easy-to-make confection features a rich, buttery base topped with luscious chocolate and crunchy nuts, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for gifting or savoring with loved ones, this toffee brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
- Additional chopped nuts (for garnish)
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt over medium heat until dissolved.
- Cook while stirring continuously until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 15–20 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and half of the chopped nuts.
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top while warm; allow to melt slightly before spreading evenly.
- Garnish with remaining nuts and optional flaked sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg