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Homemade Toffee

Homemade toffee is super simple with no candy thermometer required! This buttery chocolate treat is a must-make recipe this holiday season.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1 cup butter cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped pecans

Instructions

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  1. Get all of your ingredients measured and set out before you start the recipe. Then place your almonds on a plate and microwave them for 2-3 minutes on high to toast them. Line a baking sheet (preferable a 9x13 pan) with foil and place the almonds in a single layer on the foil - space them out as best you can.
  2. Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt to a large saucepan (at least 2-quarts and it needs to have a thick bottom - not a thin metal one or your toffee will burn!) and melt over medium heat, stirring throughout.
  3. When ingredients are completely melted, continuously stir and gradually increase heat to medium-high. Keep stirring, stirring, stirring for 9-15 minutes until the toffee is a golden brown color (similar to the color of the raw almonds). As soon as it reaches that color, quickly pour over almonds in your prepared pan.
  4. Allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow it to rest for another couple of minutes so the chocolate chips will melt, then spread over the toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and allow to cool completely. (If you put the pan in the fridge it will speed up the process a bit).
  5. After the toffee and chocolate are completely cooled, use a butter knife to break apart the toffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • Updated on November 2, 2021
  • Originally Posted on November 26, 2014

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.