Homemade Toffee
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk chocolate or semi-sweet)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Directions:
Prepare a baking sheet by buttering or lining with parchment, and set aside.
Add the butter, sugar, water, and salt to a medium saucepan. Heat the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Continue to heat over medium heat until the mixture has reached 285 degrees and has turned a rich caramel color. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.Pour the toffee mixture onto the prepared pan and allow it to spread. Let the toffee cool 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Spread the melted chocolate chips with an offset spatula and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Let the toffee cool completely, then break into pieces and enjoy.When it’s reached 285 degrees, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. The toffee will be bubbly and incredibly hot, so be carefully not to burn yourself!
Pour the toffee out onto a greased or parchment lined baking sheet, and let it cool 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the toffee with chocolate chips and let it sit for 10 minutes so they can melt.
When the chocolate chips are starting to melt, spread them over the toffee with an offset spatula, trying to make a smooth and even layer. I used semi-sweet chocolate chips because I wanted a little more of a dark chocolate taste, but milk chocolate chips would work well too.
Finally, sprinkle with chopped pecans. You could definitely substitute other nuts for the pecans. I think almonds, peanuts, or walnuts would work well too.
Let the toffee cool completely, then break into pieces and enjoy! This toffee is a new holiday favorite at our house, and one we’ll be sharing with friends and family this year. I hope you’ll try it and love it too!
