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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Toffee Recipe

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This Melt In Your Mouth Toffee is a rich and buttery treat featuring a perfectly cooked hard crack sugar base topped with melted chocolate chips and optional nuts or festive sprinkles. The toffee is cooked slowly on the stovetop ensuring a smooth, non-grainy texture. Once cooled and set, it offers a delightful crunch and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, ideal for holiday gifting or indulgent snacking.

Ingredients

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Toffee Base

  • 1 pound unsalted butter (4 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet preferred, milk chocolate optional)
  • 1/2 to 1+ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Sea salt flakes (optional for sprinkling)
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside to make removal of the toffee easier after it cools.
  2. Attach thermometer: If available, clip a candy thermometer to a heavy, high-sided saucepan; if not clip-on, a regular thermometer will work too.
  3. Combine and cook sugars and butter: Add the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and kosher salt to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
  4. Boil to hard crack stage: Once boiling, stop stirring. Allow the mixture to continue boiling until it reaches the hard crack stage of 290-300°F (143-149°C). This will take about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat immediately once reached to avoid burning.
  5. Add vanilla: Carefully stir in vanilla extract; the mixture will bubble up slightly.
  6. Pour into pan and rest: Pour the hot toffee into the prepared pan. Let it sit about 5 minutes before sprinkling the chocolate chips evenly over the surface. If a chip sinks, wait a few more minutes before adding the chips.
  7. Melt chocolate chips: Cover the pan with foil for 5 minutes to allow chips to soften, then remove foil and spread melted chips smoothly using a spatula or offset knife. If necessary, place the pan in a 300°F oven for a few minutes to melt chips.
  8. Add toppings: Sprinkle chopped nuts, sea salt flakes, holiday sprinkles, or other desired toppings over the melted chocolate layer.
  9. Cool and set: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until fully set.
  10. Serve: Break the toffee apart with your hands or cut it into pieces with a sharp knife and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure accurate temperatures and a smooth toffee.
  • Do not stir the mixture after it begins boiling to prevent graininess.
  • Adjust the amount of vanilla extract based on preference, 1-2 teaspoons is good.
  • Choosing semi-sweet chocolate chips offers a balanced flavor; milk chocolate will make for a sweeter toffee.
  • Adding nuts and sea salt enhances texture and flavor contrast.
  • Allowing the toffee to cool completely and chill ensures it breaks crisply.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Keywords: toffee recipe, homemade toffee, candy, holiday treats, easy dessert, chocolate toffee

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