Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Classic Christmas Toffee, a delightful treat that combines buttery richness and crunchy perfection. This easy-to-make confection is ideal for sharing during holiday gatherings or enjoying during cozy evenings at home. Each piece features a luscious blend of nuts and chocolate, making it a family favorite that captures the essence of the season. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll find yourself whipping up this sweet delight in no time!
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 extract
- Chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring them out for an efficient cooking process.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, sugar, salt, and water while stirring continuously until boiling.
- Reduce heat and cook while stirring until the mixture turns golden brown, indicating it's caramelized.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and your choice of chopped nuts before pouring onto a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee to melt, then spread evenly with a spatula.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces and garnishing with additional nuts or flaked sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg