Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe
There’s something magical about homemade candy during the holidays. The Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe captures the true spirit of Christmas with every crunchy, buttery bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped almonds or pecans
- Optional: sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.
- Add sugar and salt. Stir constantly.
- Cook mixture over medium heat.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor.
- Heat until 300°F, or hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour mixture onto the prepared sheet.
- Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Let chocolate melt for 2 minutes.
- Spread melted chocolate smoothly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over chocolate.
- Cool completely until firm and hard.
- Break into small pieces and serve.
Notes
- Always use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Use room-temperature butter for best texture.
- Don’t overheat—300°F is the magic number.
- Store toffee in an airtight container for crunch.
- Add sea salt for a gourmet flavor.
- Layer parchment between pieces to avoid sticking.