Chocolate Toffee Crunch Candy
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Chocolate Toffee Crunch Candy, a delightful homemade treat perfect for gifting or satisfying sweet cravings. This recipe combines rich, buttery toffee with a glossy layer of melted chocolate and a sprinkling of toasted nuts for the ultimate crunch in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this confection comes together in just 25 minutes of prep and cook time. The secret lies in cooking the toffee mixture to the perfect hard crack stage, ensuring that signature crisp texture. Topped with your choice of almonds, pecans, or walnuts, these shards of candy are as elegant as they are delicious. Whether served at holiday parties or kept for a private indulgence, this irresistible chocolate toffee will quickly become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Chopped toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Lightly grease the parchment or mat to ensure easy release of the candy.
In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula, until the butter is fully melted and the sugar is dissolved.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Continue cooking until the toffee mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. This process will take 10-15 minutes. Be patient and do not leave the mixture unattended.
Once the desired temperature is reached, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Carefully pour the toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with an offset spatula. Work quickly, as the toffee will begin to set almost immediately.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes to soften from the residual heat.
Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer across the toffee surface.
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the top, pressing lightly to help them adhere.
Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes, until firm.
Once cooled and hardened, break the candy into irregular pieces by hand.
Store the chocolate toffee crunch candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3859 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.0 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.0 g | 595% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2383 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.6 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 375.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 491 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1833 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
