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Homemade Toffee Recipe

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This Homemade Toffee recipe creates a rich, buttery treat with a perfect crunchy texture. Coated with melted semi-sweet chocolate and topped with chopped almonds or flaky sea salt, this toffee is a delightful sweet snack to enjoy or gift.

Ingredients

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Toffee Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds or a pinch of flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the toffee from sticking and allow for easy removal once cooled.
  2. Melt butter and combine ingredients: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter fully. Add the granulated sugar and salt while stirring constantly to combine all ingredients smoothly.
  3. Cook toffee mixture: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until it reaches a deep golden color and attains 300°F, the hard crack stage, which usually takes about 10–12 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract to incorporate the flavor into the toffee base.
  5. Pour and spread toffee: Quickly pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a spatula to your desired thickness before it hardens.
  6. Apply chocolate chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer. Let them sit for about 2 minutes so they can melt, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee base.
  7. Add toppings: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle chopped almonds or flaky sea salt on top to add texture and flavor contrast.
  8. Cool the toffee: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process until firm.
  9. Break and store: Once hardened, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the perfect hard crack stage for the right crunch.
  • Be cautious when handling hot sugar mixture to avoid burns.
  • For a nut-free version, omit almonds and use sea salt topping.
  • Store toffee in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or stickiness.
  • Customize toppings with different nuts or sprinkles as desired.

Keywords: homemade toffee, buttery toffee, chocolate almond toffee, crunchy toffee recipe, classic toffee

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