5.0 from 399 votes
Toffee
This crunchy toffy melts in your mouth and has a wonderful finish of chocolate and lots of delicious pecans.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter 226g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- ¼ cup water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp Finely chopped pecans for the topping, plus sea salt if desired
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper then sprinkle the bottom evenly with chopped pecans and set aside.
- Add the sugar, water, salt and butter to a heavy-bottomed pot. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling stir occasionally until the mixture reaches 300F, which is the hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla then immediately pour over the chopped pecans. Use a spatula to spread to the edges into a flat layer then set aside to cool slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and cover with foil for 4 minutes so the chocolate chips soften. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate into a thin layer then sprinkle with finely chopped pecans and a bit of sea salt if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before lifting from baking dish and breaking into pieces. You can score the top with a knife then snap into pieces for a cleaner look.
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Notes
- Toasting nuts is always a nice way to bring out more depth of flavor. Spread the chopped pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350F for about 4 minutes or until fragrant.
- You can sub in toasted chopped almonds for the pecans if desired.
- A candy thermometer makes this such an easy recipe to make, do yourself a favor and pick one up if you don't have one yet.
- Store toffee in an airtight container in a cool place. Humidity will make the toffee sticky while heat will melt the chocolate.
- The chocolate is optional. You can leave it out or use 1/2 a cup instead for a paper thin layer. Milk, semisweet or bittersweet are all fine, it's really up to your personal preference.
- I love this when topped with a sprinkle of big flaked sea salt, you can find Maldon's sea salt at most grocery stores or look for a brand that says fleur de sel.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.