Classic Christmas Toffee
Indulge in the festive spirit with this irresistible Classic Christmas Toffee, a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and crunchy textures. With each bite, experience the rich caramel flavor topped with decadent dark chocolate and toasted nuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as heartfelt gifts, this toffee embodies the joy of giving and sharing during the joyful season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir constantly until boiling.
- Continue stirring while monitoring the temperature until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly before it cools.
- After about 5 minutes, sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top and let sit for 3 minutes to melt before spreading evenly.
- Add chopped nuts on top while the chocolate is still warm and gently press them down.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg