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Christmas Toffee

Homemade Christmas Toffee: Sweet Holiday Delight Awaits

This Homemade Christmas Toffee with pecans and chocolate is a delightful holiday treat sure to bring joy to your celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee

  • 1 cup Chopped pecans or almonds Use your favorite nuts.
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted for better flavor control.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Essential for caramelization.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Helps to dissolve the sugar.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Adds warmth and sweetness.

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Your favorite type.
  • ¼ cup Finely chopped pecans Sprinkle on top.
  • Flaked sea salt Optional for a gourmet touch.

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Toffee

  • Gather all the ingredients needed for your Christmas Toffee: chopped pecans or almonds, butter, granulated sugar, water, salt, vanilla, chocolate chips, and finely chopped pecans for topping.
  • Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Evenly spread 1 cup of chopped pecans or almonds on the bottom of the baking dish and press down gently.
  • In a medium pot, combine the butter, granulated sugar, water, and salt over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Attach a candy thermometer and aim for the hard crack stage at 300°F.
  • Once the mixture reaches 300°F, promptly remove it from heat.
  • Carefully stir in the teaspoon of vanilla.
  • Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture over the layer of nuts.
  • After 2 minutes of cooling, sprinkle chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
  • Uncover and gently swirl the melted chocolate until smooth.
  • Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top of the chocolate.
  • Let the toffee cool completely for about 4 hours at room temperature.
  • Once cool, lift it out of the pan and cut into pieces.

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Christmas Toffee, Classic Recipe, holiday treat, Homemade Gift, Sweet Snack, toffee recipe
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