Sweet & Simple Homemade Toffee
Indulge in this classic homemade toffee, made with simple ingredients for a sweet and buttery treat. Perfect for holidays or a delightful snack!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large, heavy-bottomed pot
- candy thermometer
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (about 350g)
- 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups slivered almonds
- 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
- First, prepare your baking sheet by lightly greasing it with butter. Keep it ready!
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Heat this mixture over medium-low heat, stirring often until everything is well melted and blended.
- Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature; you're aiming for 260°F.
- Once at 260°F, stir in the slivered almonds. Keep cooking and stirring over medium-low heat. The mixture will deepen in color and get thicker, reaching 295°F – this usually takes about 15-18 minutes of consistent stirring.
- As soon as it hits 295°F, carefully remove the pot from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda. Stir vigorously; the mixture will puff up a bit, giving the toffee its delightful texture.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee onto your prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly and thinly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Be very careful, as the toffee is extremely hot!
- While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them sit for a few minutes to melt, then gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
- Finally, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the melted chocolate.
- Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature until it's firm, or speed up the process by placing it in the refrigerator. Once firm, break the slab into bite-sized or larger pieces with your hands. Serve chilled or at room temperature!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per piece, estimated):
- Calories: 230
- Total Carbs: 18g
- Net Carbs: 16g
- Fats: 22g
- Protein: 2g
