Description
Christmas Toffee is buttery, crunchy, and topped with melty chocolate and nuts. It comes together fast, gifts beautifully, and always disappears first on the dessert tray.
Ingredients
2 cups butter (4 sticks)
2 cups white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped almonds (or substitute with walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
1. Line or lightly grease a baking sheet; keep chocolate chips and chopped nuts nearby.
2. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add sugar and salt; stir to combine, then bring to a steady boil.
4. Cook, without constant stirring, until dark amber and 285°F on a candy thermometer.
5. Immediately pour the toffee onto the prepared baking sheet; spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee; wait 1 minute, then spread smooth.
7. Top with chopped nuts, pressing lightly so they stick.
8. Refrigerate until fully hardened, about 1 hour.
9. Break into bite-size pieces and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
Use medium heat for even cooking and to prevent burning.
Do not stir continuously once the mixture starts simmering; let it cook undisturbed.
Allow enough time in the refrigerator for the toffee to harden before breaking.
Storage: airtight at room temperature up to 1 week, fridge up to 2 weeks, freezer up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dessert Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg