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A close-up of glistening, golden-brown Christmas Toffee with chopped nuts, perfect for holiday gifting and indulging.

Best Ever Christmas Toffee

This Christmas toffee recipe transforms simple ingredients into a symphony of crunchy, buttery, chocolatey goodness. The key is precise temperature control and high-quality ingredients, ensuring a perfect balance of flavor and texture for a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Heat-Resistant Spatula
  • Offset spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In the heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, and salt.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Attach the candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it doesn't touch the bottom. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C), the "hard-crack" stage.
  5. Once the mixture reaches 300°F, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
  7. Immediately pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer using the heat-resistant spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let them sit for a minute or two to soften.
  9. Once the chocolate is softened, spread it evenly over the toffee using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  10. If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the chocolate.
  11. Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature (or in the refrigerator to speed up the process).
  12. Once cooled and hardened, break the toffee into pieces.
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature. For best results, use high-quality butter and chocolate. Be sure to monitor the temperature closely to prevent burning. You can use other types of nuts, such as almonds or macadamia nuts. For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to the chocolate.