Description
A crunchy, sweet holiday classic that melts in your mouth with rich chocolate and toasted nut crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Butter the baking sheet so the candy does not stick. Measure and have the sugar, water, salt, chocolate chips, nuts, and vanilla ready.
- Stir in granulated sugar, water, and salt to the melted butter. Mix quickly and evenly so the sugar dissolves and the mixture heats uniformly.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. Work carefully and watch the temperature. When it hits 300°F, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Immediately pour the hot mixture onto the buttered baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Allow the toffee to cool slightly before sprinkling chocolate chips on top. Wait a minute so the chips soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and press them lightly into the chocolate. Let the toffee cool completely, then break it into pieces.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent hot spots and burning. Ensure you work quickly once the toffee reaches temperature; it sets fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg