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Slices of homemade Classic Christmas Toffee with chocolate and nuts, ready to serve.

Classic Christmas Toffee

A simple and delicious toffee recipe perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 30 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups Chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly grease the paper or foil.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and water.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  4. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer. This will take about 15-20 minutes. The mixture should be a deep amber color.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for a minute to soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.
  8. If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the melted chocolate.
  9. Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate is firm. This will take about 1-2 hours.
  10. Once firm, break the toffee into pieces.

Notes

Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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