Description
A rich, buttery, and crunchy holiday favorite, this Classic Christmas Toffee is topped with chocolate and chopped nuts — perfect for gifting or festive snacking!
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped almonds or pecans (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
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Add sugar and salt, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown and reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Pour toffee onto the baking sheet and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee, let sit 2 minutes, then spread melted chocolate.
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Top with chopped nuts (optional).
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Let cool completely (refrigerate for faster setting).
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Break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
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Use a candy thermometer for best results.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Add flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-salty twist.
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Use dark or milk chocolate as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg