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Classic Christmas Toffee

Classic Christmas Toffee: A Crunchy Holiday Delight You’ll Love

Classic Christmas Toffee is a crunchy, buttery treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Butter can be replaced with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar try coconut sugar for a less refined option
  • 1/4 cup Water no substitution needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt regular table or sea salt works perfectly
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans/Almonds walnuts or sunflower seeds can be substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla no substitutions necessary
For Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips use semi-sweet or dark chocolate varieties
  • Flaked Sea Salt optional, sprinkle lightly on top

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your baking dish by lining a 9x9 inch dish with parchment paper.
  2. Spread 1 cup of chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  3. 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. Heat over medium heat, stirring until fully melted.
  4. Attach a candy thermometer and heat until the mixture reaches 300°F, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the layer of pecans.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm toffee and let them soften for 5 minutes.
  8. Swirl the melted chocolate into the toffee.
  9. Top with more pecans and a pinch of flaked sea salt. Let it cool completely at room temperature for about 4 hours.
  10. Once set, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Refrigerate for longer freshness.

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