Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe
This Classic Christmas Toffee recipe combines a buttery caramel base topped with melted chocolate and chopped pecans for a rich and festive treat. Perfectly sweet and crunchy, this homemade toffee makes an ideal holiday gift or dessert to share with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 to 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Stovetop caramelization and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 cup butter (226 grams), cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Chocolate chips (approximately 1 cup)
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish (about 1/4 cup)
- Flaked sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Pecans: Begin by gathering all ingredients. Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spread 1 cup of chopped pecans evenly on the bottom to form the base for your toffee.
- Make the Caramel Mixture: In a medium pot, combine the butter pieces, granulated sugar, water, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir frequently until the mixture melts and starts bubbling. Attach a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature as it cooks.
- Cook the Caramel: Stir occasionally while heating. Once the mixture reaches the hard crack stage at 300°F (150°C), promptly remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract thoroughly into the caramel.
- Assemble the Toffee: Pour the hot caramel evenly over the pecans in the baking dish. Let it sit for about 2 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips generously over the warm caramel. Cover with foil or a baking sheet to trap heat and let the chocolate melt.
- Finish and Chill the Toffee: After 4 minutes, uncover and gently swirl the melted chocolate with a knife or spatula to form a marbled pattern. Sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top and optionally a pinch of flaked sea salt for extra flavor. Allow the toffee to cool completely for about 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerate to speed cooling.
- Cut and Serve the Toffee: Once set and cool, lift the toffee out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into small pieces with a sharp knife or break apart by hand. Serve and enjoy your classic homemade Christmas toffee!
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature to ensure perfect hard crack stage.
- Substitute pecans with almonds if preferred.
- If toffee is sticky after cooling, refrigerate longer until firm.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Flaked sea salt is optional but enhances the flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 20 grams)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Christmas toffee, homemade toffee, holiday candy, caramel toffee, chocolate pecan toffee, festive dessert
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