Hello, friends! I am so excited to share this recipe with you today because it is, without a doubt, one of the easiest and most addictive treats I’ve ever made. This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Toffee is buttery, sweet, and absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re making it for the holidays, gifting it to loved ones, or just treating yourself, this toffee is guaranteed to be a hit.
Let’s dive into the recipe so you can whip up a batch of this delightful treat!
Why You’ll Love This Toffee
So Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a candy that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy shop.
Perfect for Any Occasion: This toffee is great for cookie exchanges, hostess gifts, or simply to enjoy at home with a hot cup of coffee.
Customizable: You can add nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt to make it your own.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this buttery, delicious toffee:
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
1–2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you prefer)
½–1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Sea salt flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Holiday sprinkles (optional, for a festive touch)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Your Pan
Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. This will make it easy to remove the toffee once it sets.
2. Cook the Toffee Base
In a heavy, high-sided saucepan, add the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil.
Once the mixture starts boiling, stop stirring. This is important to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
3. Reach the ‘Hard Crack’ Stage
Let the mixture boil until it reaches 290–300°F on a candy thermometer. This is the “hard crack” stage, where the toffee will be perfectly firm and snappy once cooled.
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can test it by dropping a small amount into cold water—it should harden and break easily.
4. Add Vanilla and Pour
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract (it will bubble up, so be cautious!).
Pour the hot toffee mixture into the prepared pan and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the Chocolate
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm toffee. Wait a few minutes for the chocolate to soften, then spread it smooth with a spatula or knife.
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