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Christmas Toffee

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Toffee for Holiday Bliss

This Christmas Toffee is a melt-in-your-mouth treat combining buttery caramel and rich chocolate, perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee

  • 1 cup Butter The star ingredient that creates a delicious, gooey base.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the toffee.
  • ¼ cup Water Helps to dissolve the sugar.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Adds warmth to the toffee.
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans or almonds Adds crunch and flavor.

For the Chocolate Layer

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Choose semi-sweet or dark chocolate.

Optional Toppings

  • Flaked sea salt Adds a burst of flavor.
  • Chopped pecans Enhances both taste and presentation.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Prepare the Baking Dish by lining a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Add the Nuts by evenly distributing 1 cup of chopped pecans or almonds across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine Ingredients in a Pot by mixing 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of water, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  • Heat to the Hard Crack Stage until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage at 300°F, stirring frequently.
  • Add Vanilla by stirring in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract once you've reached the perfect temperature.
  • Pour Over the Nuts immediately after removing the pot from heat.
  • Sprinkle Chocolate Chips evenly on top after letting the caramel cool for about 2 minutes.
  • Allow the Chocolate to Melt by covering the baking dish for about 4 minutes.
  • Swirl the Melted Chocolate over the caramel layer after the chocolate has melted.
  • Add Optional Toppings like chopped pecans and flaked sea salt on top if desired.
  • Cool Completely at room temperature or refrigerate for about 4 hours.
  • Cut and Serve by lifting the toffee out of the baking dish and cutting it into pieces.

Notes

Ensure that you watch the temperature closely when cooking the sugar mixture to avoid burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Candy, Christmas Toffee, Dessert, gifting, holiday treat, toffee
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