Best Christmas Toffee
One of my favorite Christmas desserts is homemade Christmas toffee candy! Christmas is that time of year to make mouthwatering buttery toffee with just a few simple ingredients right in your own kitchen!
Equipment
- 1 large saucepan
- 1 9x13 baking dish
- parchment paper
- 1 candy thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is melted together, which will take about 5 minutes.
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Make it large enough that it covers the ends of the dish for easy removal.
- After the butter has melted and everything is combined, allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- Cook the mixture, stirring 2 to 3 times while it cooks. You will know it's ready when it turns a dark amber color. Using a candy thermometer, see that it reaches 285 degrees F. This should take 20-25 minutes.
- Pour the butter toffee mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Allow them to soften and then spread them into a chocolate layer with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and place the dish in the refrigerator. It will take 1-2 hours for the toffee to cure and harden.
- Once hardened, lift the toffee out of the dish and break it into serving sizes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to make clean up easier and for easy removal of the toffee.
- You will know when the toffee is ready when it reaches 285 degrees F and it turns a dark amber color.
- Try wrapping several pieces together in cellophane bags and tying it with festive ribbon to gift to neighbors, teacher, and friends.
- The first time you make it, make sure that you have a candy thermometer. Don't be intimidated by it because it's easy and necessary to cook it to the right temperature.
- Don't forget to check out the full printable recipe!