Classic Christmas Toffee: The Best Homemade Treat for the Holidays
Discover the joy of making classic Christmas toffee, a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar, salt, and water; stir until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture onto a prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them melt, then spread the chocolate evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding different types of nuts or toppings.
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg