Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe
This Classic Christmas Toffee recipe combines rich caramelized butter and sugar with crunchy pecans and a luscious layer of melted chocolate, making it a perfect festive treat. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this toffee is a holiday favorite that brings a delightful crunch and sweet, buttery flavor to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: About 36 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Stovetop cooking and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Toffee Base
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 cup butter (226 grams), cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
- Chocolate chips (amount as desired for topping, about 1 – 1 1/2 cups)
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish (about 1/4 cup)
- Flaked sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Pecans: Gather all ingredients. Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread 1 cup of chopped pecans evenly on the bottom to form the base for the toffee.
- Make the Caramel Mixture: In a pot, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until melted and bubbling. Attach a candy thermometer and heat until it reaches 300°F, the hard crack stage.
- Cook the Caramel: Stir occasionally while heating to ensure even cooking. Remove from heat promptly at 300°F and stir in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Assemble the Toffee: Pour the hot caramel over the pecans in the baking dish, spreading evenly. Let it sit about 2 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips over the caramel. Cover the dish with foil or baking sheet to let the chocolate melt.
- Finish and Chill the Toffee: After 4 minutes, remove cover and swirl melted chocolate with a knife or spatula to make a decorative pattern. Sprinkle additional chopped pecans and optionally flaked sea salt on top. Let cool completely for 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Cut and Serve the Toffee: Lift toffee from the dish using parchment paper. Cut or break into pieces. Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade classic Christmas toffee!
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control to achieve perfect toffee texture.
- Pecans or almonds can be substituted depending on preference or availability.
- Covering the chocolate allows it to melt smoothly without direct heat.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Flaked sea salt adds a nice contrast to the sweetness but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 15 grams)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Classic Toffee, Christmas Candy, Holiday Toffee, Homemade Toffee Recipe, Nutty Caramel Toffee
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