Description
A rich, buttery toffee candy topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped nuts. This simple yet indulgent treat is perfect for holidays, gifting, or snacking with coffee.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi‑sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the granulated sugar and salt, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until it reaches 285°F and turns deep amber in color (about 10 to 15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract quickly.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let sit for a few minutes to soften.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface.
- Top with chopped nuts while the chocolate is still warm.
- Let cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up cooling.
- Once set, break into pieces and serve.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer to ensure proper toffee texture (285°F hard-crack stage).
Swap chocolate types or add spices like cinnamon or cayenne for variations.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty contrast.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks, refrigerated for 3 weeks, or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
