Description
Classic Holiday Toffee is a rich and buttery treat topped with chocolate and pecans. Perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- Chocolate chips
- Additional chopped pecans
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spread the chopped pecans evenly across the bottom.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt. Stir frequently as the mixture melts and bubbles.
- Attach a candy thermometer and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla extract.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee over the pecans in the pan, spreading evenly. Let sit for 2 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips generously over the surface.
- Cover loosely with foil to help the chocolate melt.
- After about 4 minutes, uncover and spread the melted chocolate evenly. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans and optional flaked sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely for about 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up setting.
- Lift from the pan using parchment paper and cut or break into pieces.
Notes
- A candy thermometer is important for proper toffee texture.
- Work quickly once the toffee reaches temperature to prevent overcooking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 2200–2400
- Sugar: 200–220 g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 200–220 g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 200–220 g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 20–25 g
- Cholesterol: varies
Keywords: Classic Holiday Toffee, Toffee Recipe, Holiday Treats