Christmas Toffee
Indulge in the festive spirit with homemade Christmas Toffee, a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and rich chocolate. This easy-to-make treat features a crunchy base topped with smooth chocolate and crunchy nuts, perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying with loved ones. In just a few simple steps, you can create a batch that fills your home with the warm aroma of caramelized sugar, making every bite a nostalgic celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until it reaches a golden caramel color.
- Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature; remove from heat at 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Quickly pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top. Let sit for one minute to melt slightly.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly with an offset spatula or knife.
- While still warm, sprinkle chopped nuts on top and lightly press down to adhere.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or espresso powder into the mixture. Store your Christmas Toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.