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Christmas Toffee

Heavenly Christmas Toffee: A Sweet Holiday Delight

This Christmas Toffee perfectly blends buttery goodness with crunchy pecans and chocolate for a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds adds a nutty crunch
  • 1 cup butter the star ingredient
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the toffee
  • ¼ cup water helps dissolve the sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla adds aromatic essence
For the Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips melts to create a luscious layer
  • flaked sea salt optional for gourmet touch

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Candy thermometer
  • medium-sized pot
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Baking Dish: Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Scatter the Nuts: Spread chopped pecans or almonds evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Combine Ingredients in a Pot: In a medium-sized pot, combine butter, granulated sugar, water, and salt. Heat while stirring until smooth.
  4. Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer aiming for 300°F.
  5. Remove from Heat and Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla once the toffee reaches 300°F.
  6. Pour Over Nuts: Pour the hot caramel mixture over the layer of nuts.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm caramel.
  8. Melt the Chocolate: Cover the dish to help the chocolate chips melt.
  9. Swirl in the Chocolate: Use a spatula to swirl the melted chocolate across the surface.
  10. Add Finishing Touches: Top with chopped pecans and optional flaked sea salt.
  11. Cool Completely: Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature.
  12. Cut and Serve: Lift out of the pan and cut into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store Christmas Toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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