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BETTER THAN ANYTHING TOFFEE Recipe

BETTER THAN ANYTHING TOFFEE Recipe
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5.1 from 16 reviews

This Better Than Anything Toffee recipe yields a rich, buttery, and crunchy toffee base topped with silky melted chocolate and a crunchy nut topping. Perfect for candy lovers, this homemade toffee combines the deep caramel flavor of cooked sugar with smooth chocolate and toasted nuts, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Toffee

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water

Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan & Ingredients: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish or a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Measure and have all ingredients ready as the process moves quickly.
  2. Make the Toffee Base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, salt, and water over medium heat while stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture reaches a deep golden brown and hits 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Pour & Spread: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a spatula. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes until it begins to firm up slightly.
  4. Add the Chocolate: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the slightly firm toffee. Let sit for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then spread it evenly with a spatula.
  5. Sprinkle the Nuts: While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top and gently press them to adhere.
  6. Let It Set & Break Into Pieces: Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for 30 minutes to speed setting. Once hardened, break into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to achieve the perfect hard crack stage for the toffee.
  • Choose your favorite nuts or skip them for a nut-free version.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • If the toffee is too sticky to break easily, chill it longer in the refrigerator.
  • For a variation, try topping with white chocolate or drizzling with caramel instead of nuts.

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