Description
This Homemade Toffee recipe offers a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat featuring a buttery hard candy base topped with melted semisweet chocolate and chopped pecans. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a decadent snack, the toffee has a rich amber color and a satisfying nutty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) Challenge unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
Topping
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier once the toffee is set.
- Cook the Toffee Base: In a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, add the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Stir consistently with a wooden spoon to combine and prevent burning. Cook until the mixture reaches 285°F on a candy thermometer, indicating the hard crack stage. This process takes approximately 35-45 minutes and results in a dark amber colored toffee. Adjust heat as necessary to control the temperature rise.
- Pour and Chill: Pour the hot candy mixture carefully onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Immediately top with the semisweet chocolate chips in an even layer. Let the chocolate sit for 1-2 minutes to soften and begin melting.
- Spread the Chocolate: Using a spatula, gently spread the melted chocolate into an even, smooth layer over the toffee base.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle the finely chopped pecans over the melted chocolate and gently press them in so they adhere well.
- Set the Toffee: Allow the entire toffee to sit undisturbed at room temperature for about 1 hour or until fully set and firm.
- Serve and Store: Once set, break the toffee into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Homemade English Toffee is a sweet and addicting treat featuring a hard candy base with a rich buttery flavor, topped with smooth semisweet chocolate and crunchy chopped pecans.
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the correct temperature for perfect toffee texture.
- Be patient while cooking; rushing the temperature increase can cause burning or undercooking.
- Store wrapped or in an airtight container to preserve crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
