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Classic Christmas Toffee

Classic Christmas Toffee: Your Ultimate Holiday Treat

Classic Christmas Toffee is a delightful treat for the holidays, combining rich flavors and festive spirit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Layer
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds Feel free to swap in walnuts or hazelnuts for variety or use sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
Toffee
  • 1 cup butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Opt for coconut sugar or maple sugar if preferred, keeping in mind it may alter cook times.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons water No need for substitutes here.
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Essential for flavor enhancement.
Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Choose dark or milk chocolate as per preference.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Medium-sized pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Spread 1 cup of chopped pecans or almonds evenly on the bottom.
Cooking
  1. In a pot, combine 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of salt. Stir over medium heat until melted.
  2. Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which should take about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Once at 300°F, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the hot mixture over the nuts in the prepared dish.
Topping
  1. Let the toffee cool for about 2 minutes, then sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly on top.
  2. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to melt the chocolate for around 5-10 minutes.
  3. After melting, swirl the chocolate, adding additional nuts and sea salt if desired.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow to cool completely for about 4 hours or refrigerate to speed up the process.
  2. Lift the toffee from the pan using the parchment, then slice into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the fridge for longer storage.

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