Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with this Classic Christmas Toffee! This delightful treat features a perfect blend of crunchy nuts and rich chocolate, making it an irresistible addition to your festive celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of this buttery toffee in no time. Whether you’re sharing it with loved ones or enjoying it during cozy nights at home, this toffee is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Chocolate chips for topping
- Additional chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt. Stir until the butter has melted.
- Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it turns a golden brown (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and half of the nuts.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee and spread once melted.
- Garnish with remaining nuts and optional flaked sea salt before cooling completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg