Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of Classic Christmas Toffee with a delightful crunch of pecans and a hint of chocolate. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you savoring the sweet flavors of the holiday season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Base:
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
Caramel Mixture:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 cup butter (226 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Additional:
- Chocolate chips
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Pecans – Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread 1 cup of chopped pecans on the bottom of the dish.
- Make the Caramel Mixture – Combine butter, sugar, salt, and water in a pot. Heat until it reaches 300°F, then stir in vanilla.
- Cook the Caramel – Once the mixture reaches 300°F, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Assemble the Toffee – Pour caramel over pecans, add chocolate chips, and let it cool.
- Finish and Chill the Toffee – Swirl melted chocolate, sprinkle chopped pecans and sea salt. Cool for 4 hours.
- Cut and Serve the Toffee – Cut or break the toffee into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Experiment with different nuts or toppings for a personalized touch to this classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas Toffee, Toffee Recipe, Homemade Toffee, Holiday Dessert, Pecan Toffee
