Classic Christmas Toffee
A rich, buttery candy that fills your kitchen with its delightful aroma, this classic Christmas toffee is perfect for gifting or serving during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter two sticks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts for topping optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium to large saucepan, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water.
Cooking
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously to melt the mixture while preventing it from burning.
- Once the mixture begins to boil, continue stirring until it reaches approximately 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- While still warm, sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the toffee and allow them to melt before spreading out.
- Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped nuts on top.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature before breaking it into pieces.
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Notes
To ensure perfect toffee, use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature. Store in an airtight container after completely cooling to maintain freshness.