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Best Christmas Toffee

Best Christmas Toffee

This Best Christmas Toffee recipe features a delightful blend of chocolate and nuts, perfect for gifting during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • 9"X13" Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Nuts

  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts chopped

Toffee mixture

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate layers

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Toffee Preparation

  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is melted together, which will take about 5 minutes.
  • Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. Make it large enough that it covers the ends of the dish for easy removal.
  • After the butter has melted and everything is combined, allow the mixture to come to a boil.
  • Cook the mixture, stirring 2 to 3 times while it cooks. You will know it's ready when it turns a dark amber color. Using a candy thermometer, see that it reaches 285 degrees F. This should take 20-25 minutes.
  • Pour the butter toffee mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Allow them to soften and then spread them into a chocolate layer with a rubber spatula.
  • Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and place the dish in the refrigerator. It will take 1-2 hours for the toffee to cure and harden.
  • Once hardened, lift the toffee out of the dish and break it into serving sizes. Enjoy!

Notes

Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to make clean up easier and for easy removal of the toffee. You will know when the toffee is ready when it reaches 285 degrees F and it turns a dark amber color. Try wrapping several pieces together in cellophane bags and tying it with festive ribbon to gift to neighbors, teacher, and friends. The first time you make it, make sure that you have a candy thermometer. Don’t be intimidated by it because it’s easy and necessary to cook it to the right temperature. Don’t forget to check out the full printable recipe!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword candy, Christmas, gifts, holiday treats, homemade sweets, toffee
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