Description
This homemade toffee recipe creates a rich and buttery candy coated in smooth semisweet chocolate and topped with crunchy pecans. The slow cooking process ensures a perfect dark amber toffee with a crisp texture. Ideal for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 2 cups (4 sticks / 454 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
Topping
- 2 cups (336 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (109 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large rimmed baking sheet measuring approximately 11×15 inches with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook Toffee: Place a medium, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat and add the butter and granulated sugar. Stir consistently with a wooden spoon while cooking until the mixture reaches a temperature of 285°F using a candy thermometer. This stage, indicated by a dark amber color, takes about 45 minutes. Lower heat if temperature rises too fast to avoid burning.
- Spread Toffee: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Add Chocolate: Immediately top the hot toffee with semisweet chocolate chips in an even layer. Allow resting for 1-2 minutes to let the chocolate soften and begin melting, then spread it evenly over the toffee layer.
- Sprinkle Pecans: Evenly sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the melted chocolate and gently press them into the surface.
- Set Candy: Allow the toffee to sit undisturbed at room temperature for about 1 hour until fully set.
- Serve and Store: Break the toffee into pieces for serving. Store the toffee pieces in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to accurately reach 285°F for perfect texture.
- Be patient and do not rush the cooking process to avoid burning the sugar mixture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin seeds.
- If the chocolate doesn’t spread easily, give it a little extra time to soften before spreading.
- Store toffee at room temperature away from heat to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 28 g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
