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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Toffee Recipe

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This Melt In Your Mouth Toffee is a classic buttery, crunchy treat made with a perfect blend of sugars, butter, and chocolate. Cooked to the ‘hard crack’ stage for ultimate crispness, it features a smooth chocolate topping and optional nut and sea salt garnishes. It’s a timeless, addictive holiday candy that’s easy to make and store.

Ingredients

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Toffee Base

  • 1 pound unsalted butter (4 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Flavoring and Topping

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet recommended, milk chocolate optional)
  • ½ to 1+ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Sea salt flakes (optional for sprinkling)
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside to prepare for toffee pouring and easy removal.
  2. Attach Thermometer: Attach a clip-on candy thermometer to a heavy, high-sided saucepan over medium-low heat. If thermometer clips are not available, just place it near the pan for temperature monitoring.
  3. Cook Ingredients: Combine butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and kosher salt in the saucepan. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture boils. Once boiling, stop stirring.
  4. Boil to Hard Crack Stage: Continue boiling the mixture without stirring until it reaches 290-300°F (the hard crack stage), about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat immediately once this temperature is reached to avoid crystallization.
  5. Add Vanilla: Carefully stir in the vanilla extract; expect bubbling from the reaction.
  6. Pour Toffee: Pour the hot toffee mixture into the prepared pan. Let sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes before adding chocolate chips.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the toffee surface. Wait a few more minutes if chips sink into the toffee before spreading.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Cover pan with foil for 5 minutes to allow chocolate chips to melt. Remove foil and spread the melted chocolate smoothly using a spatula or off-set knife. If chips do not melt fully, place the pan in a 300°F oven briefly until spreadable.
  9. Add Toppings: Optionally sprinkle with nuts, sea salt flakes, holiday sprinkles, or other desired toppings to enhance flavor and texture.
  10. Cool and Set: Let toffee cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until fully set.
  11. Serve: Break into pieces by hand or cut with a sharp knife and enjoy this crunchy, buttery treat.

Notes

  • Store toffee airtight at cool room temperature for several weeks to maintain freshness.
  • Using a candy thermometer is critical to avoid grainy or crystallized toffee.
  • Patience while melting the chocolate chips ensures a smooth topping; use the oven if chips resist melting.
  • Adapted from Allrecipes and perfected for holiday gift giving and parties.

Keywords: toffee, chocolate toffee, holiday candy, homemade toffee, buttery toffee, crunchy candy, Christmas candy

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