Classic Christmas Toffee
Classic Christmas Toffee is a delightful treat that brings warmth and sweetness to your holiday celebrations. This easy-to-make confection blends buttery goodness with crunchy pecans or almonds, topped with rich chocolate, creating the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you’re sharing it as a gift, serving it at festive gatherings, or indulging in a quiet moment at home, this toffee is sure to impress everyone. Its versatility allows for customization—experiment with different nuts or spices for a personal touch. Treat yourself and loved ones to this charming seasonal candy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
- Additional chopped pecans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, mix butter, sugar, salt, and water over medium heat until combined.
- Stir continuously until sugar dissolves; then cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), around 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and half of the nuts.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm toffee; let melt before spreading evenly.
- Garnish with remaining nuts and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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