Description
This Classic Christmas Toffee is a buttery, crunchy treat coated in rich chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. 🎅✨ A holiday favorite that’s simple to make and perfect for gifting or serving at festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the toffee and let them melt. Spread the chocolate evenly with a spatula.
- Top with chopped nuts and gently press them into the chocolate.
- Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
🎄 Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer freshness. This makes a perfect edible gift wrapped in festive boxes or jars!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy, Christmas Recipes, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: christmas toffee, holiday candy, chocolate toffee, easy christmas treats, homemade gifts