Whenever I whip up this recipe, the house fills with a wonderful aroma. This one’s a sweet win.
This toffee recipe is a classic for a reason – it’s incredibly easy to make and tastes absolutely divine! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this homemade treat.
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Ingredients:
For the Toffee:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Packed light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon |
For the Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Semisweet chocolate chips | 1 cup |
| Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and water.
- Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F) on a candy thermometer.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour and Spread: Pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a heat-resistant spatula.
- Melt Chocolate: Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for a minute to melt.
- Spread Chocolate: Once the chocolate has melted, spread it evenly over the toffee.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate.
- Cool and Set: Let the toffee cool and set for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Break and Enjoy: Break the toffee into pieces and enjoy!
