Toffee Treats
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Toffee Treats, a perfect fusion of buttery crunch, silky melted chocolate, and the nutty goodness of your favorite chopped nuts. This easy-to-make candy recipe combines melted butter, sugar, and light corn syrup, cooked to the perfect hard crack stage, creating a golden-brown toffee base that’s both crisp and melt-in-your-mouth. Once topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips and a sprinkle of almonds or pecans, this decadent dessert transforms into an impressive and crowd-pleasing treat. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, these homemade toffee bites make for an elegant holiday gift or a delightful everyday snack. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or satisfying a late-night craving, these Toffee Treats are sure to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or pecans)
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Continue to cook without stirring, allowing the mixture to boil. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Once the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it evenly using an offset spatula.
Let the toffee cool for about 2 minutes, then sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface. Allow the chocolate to sit for 2-3 minutes until it softens and melts.
Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer using a clean spatula.
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature (or in the refrigerator for faster cooling) until it is firm and set.
Break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.0 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.5 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.6 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 364.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*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.
