Easy Awesome Nutty Toffee No Thermometer
Craving a homemade treat that's as irresistible as it is easy to make? This *Easy Awesome Nutty Toffee No Thermometer* recipe is your answer! With just a handful of pantry staples like butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and your favorite chopped nuts, you can create a rich, buttery toffee topped with a luscious chocolate layer. The best part? No candy thermometer is needed—just rely on the golden caramel hue as your guide. Perfect for gifting, special occasions, or satisfying sweet cravings, this quick confection comes together in under 30 minutes and sets beautifully with a satisfying crunch. Whether you're a novice or an experienced home cook, this fail-proof recipe will become a go-to favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or pecans)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set it aside.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the granulated sugar and salt to the melted butter. Stir frequently to combine the ingredients and avoid burning.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until it thickens and turns a golden caramel color (this should take around 10-12 minutes). Use the color of the mixture as your guide; it should be a deep amber.
Once the toffee mixture has reached the desired caramel color, remove it from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the toffee mixture immediately onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into a thin, flat layer.
While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes to soften and melt.
Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the toffee layer.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the melted chocolate, pressing them gently into the surface to ensure they stick.
Allow the toffee to cool completely for about 1-2 hours until it sets. You can place it in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
Once set, break the toffee into small, irregular pieces using your hands or a knife.
Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.3 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.3 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*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.
