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BETTER THAN ANYTHING TOFFEE RECIPE

BETTER THAN ANYTHING TOFFEE RECIPE
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5.1 from 12 reviews

This Better Than Anything Toffee recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make treat featuring a rich buttery toffee base topped with melted chocolate and crunchy nuts. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet snack, it combines classic flavors with a smooth, crunchy texture.

Ingredients

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For the Toffee:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan & Ingredients: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Measure and have all ingredients ready as the toffee-making process is quick and requires constant attention.
  2. Make the Toffee Base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, sugar, salt, and water while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Continue stirring and cooking until the mixture reaches a deep golden brown color and hits 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Pour & Spread: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes until it begins to firm up slightly but is still warm.
  4. Add the Chocolate: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm toffee surface. Wait about 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate smoothly over the toffee.
  5. Sprinkle the Nuts: While the chocolate is still melted, evenly sprinkle chopped nuts on top and gently press them into the chocolate so they adhere well.
  6. Let It Set & Break Into Pieces: Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for 2 hours or speed up setting by chilling it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Once hardened, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.

Notes

  • Storage: Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for up to 1 month.
  • Gift Idea: Package the toffee in decorative bags as a thoughtful homemade gift.
  • Nut-Free Version: Omit nuts or substitute with toffee bits or sprinkle sea salt for a twist.
  • Chocolate Variations: Try white chocolate, dark chocolate, or a combination for different flavors.

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Keywords: toffee, homemade candy, easy dessert, chocolate toffee, nut toffee, holiday candy, gift idea

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