Description
This classic Homemade Toffee recipe delivers a rich, buttery hard candy topped with melted semisweet chocolate and crunchy pecans. Perfectly balanced sweetness and nutty flavor make it an irresistible treat ideal for gifting or indulging.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) Challenge unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
Topping
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the toffee once set.
- Cook the Toffee Mixture: In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan set over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent burning. Cook the mixture until it reaches 285°F on a candy thermometer, indicating a hard crack stage and a deep amber color. This process takes about 35 to 45 minutes; be patient and adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Pour and Top: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly to cover the surface. Immediately sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee so they soften and melt. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Spread the Chocolate: Using a spatula, gently spread the melted chocolate over the toffee in an even layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle the finely chopped pecans evenly on top of the melted chocolate, pressing them gently to set into the surface.
- Set the Toffee: Allow the toffee to cool and harden at room temperature for about 1 hour until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces to serve.
- Store: Store the toffee pieces in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Homemade English Toffee is a sweet and addicting treat made with a hard candy layer topped with chocolate and chopped pecans for a nutty crunch.
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the correct temperature.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely before breaking to avoid melting or crumbling.
- Variations include using different types of nuts like almonds or walnuts, or experimenting with dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 20 g)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
