Easy Homemade Toffee
A rich, buttery toffee topped with melted chocolate and chopped nuts—perfect for gifting or indulging in a sweet homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans or almonds toasted and chopped
- 1½ cups unsalted butter 3 sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Nuts: Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.
- Set Up the Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil and sprinkle half of the chopped nuts over the bottom.
- Make the Toffee: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 15–20 minutes.
- Pour the Toffee: Immediately pour the hot toffee into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly over the nuts.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.
- Top and Cool: Sprinkle the remaining chopped nuts over the chocolate. Let cool at room temperature until fully set.
- Break and Serve: Once hardened, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for precise results.
- Substitute pecans with almonds or walnuts for variety.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.