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Classic Christmas Toffee

Classic Christmas Toffee: Sweet Joy for Your Holiday Season

Classic Christmas Toffee is a delightful blend of crunchy nuts and buttery caramel topped with silky chocolate, perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee Base
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds or substitute with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for nut-free
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar or maple sugar
  • 1 cup butter or use coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt essential for flavor balance
For the Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • to taste flaked sea salt for extra flavor
For Cooking Needs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for enhanced caramel flavor

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • candy thermometer
  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the Nuts: Evenly spread 1 cup of chopped pecans or almonds at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Combine Ingredients in a Pot: In a medium-sized pot, combine 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches the hard crack stage at 300°F.
  5. Add Vanilla and Pour: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and immediately pour over the nuts.
  6. Sprinkle the Chocolate Chips: After pouring, let the toffee cool for about 2 minutes and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel.
  7. Melt and Swirl the Chocolate: Cover the baking dish and let it sit for about 4 minutes to melt the chocolate.
  8. Optional Toppings: Sprinkle chopped pecans and/or flaked sea salt on top of the melted chocolate.
  9. Cool Completely: Allow the toffee to cool completely for about 4 hours.
  10. Cut into Pieces: Once set, lift the toffee out of the pan and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This toffee is perfect for holiday gifting and can be made nut-free or dairy-free with simple substitutions.

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