Homemade Toffee
Homemade Toffee is a decadent treat that combines buttery richness with a crunchy texture, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. This delightful confection features a hard candy layer topped with smooth chocolate and nutty pecans, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you’re sharing it during the holidays, gifting it to friends, or simply indulging yourself, this homemade toffee is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this gourmet delight in no time. Perfect for parties or as a sweet afternoon snack, your homemade toffee will be the star of the show!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches 285°F (dark amber color), about 35-45 minutes.
- Pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Wait for 1-2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the chocolate and gently press them in.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about one hour until set.
- Break into pieces for serving or gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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