Homemade Toffee
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Homemade Toffee, a sweet treat that combines crunchy toffee with rich chocolate and nutty pecans. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delectable dessert that’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a gathering, or looking for a delicious snack to enjoy at home. With its satisfying texture and heavenly flavors, your homemade toffee is sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s a wonderful gift idea when beautifully packaged!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Stir consistently until the mixture reaches 285°F on a candy thermometer and turns dark amber, about 35-45 minutes.
- Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Evenly sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to soften before spreading.
- Sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the melted chocolate and gently press them in.
- Allow the toffee to cool undisturbed for about an hour until fully set.
- Break into pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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