Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe: Indulge in Homemade Sweetness
A delicious and easy recipe for classic Christmas toffee that is perfect for holiday gifting and indulging.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add sugar, water, and salt.
- Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Once the chocolate starts to melt, spread it evenly.
- If using, sprinkle chopped nuts on top and press them into the chocolate.
- Let the toffee set for at least 1 hour before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
- Be careful while working with hot sugar as it can cause burns.
- Experiment with different toppings like sea salt or other types of chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg