Description
A delightful homemade candy with rich buttery flavor and crunchy texture, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the sugar, water, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until it reaches a golden brown color, about the hard crack stage (300°F or 150°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot toffee onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, allowing them to melt, then spread the melted chocolate evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the chocolate.
- Let the toffee cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
Stir constantly while cooking to prevent burning. Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: toffee, Christmas candy, holiday treats