Description
Homemade Toffee is a delightful confection that brings together the rich flavors of butter, sugar, and chocolate, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy texture and smooth chocolate topping sprinkled with pecans, this easy-to-make candy will impress your family and friends. Whether served as a dessert or gifted in festive packaging, Homemade Toffee is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Follow our simple recipe to enjoy this sweet delight at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a dark amber color and 285°F on a candy thermometer, about 35-45 minutes.
- Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for 1-2 minutes until softened, then spread evenly with a spatula.
- Top with pecans, pressing them lightly into the chocolate layer.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg