Classic Christmas Toffee: Indulgent Treats for Holiday Bliss
Classic Christmas Toffee is a delightful holiday treat that brings joy and indulgence to festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 25 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar, water, and salt. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and stop stirring. Cook until it reaches the hard crack stage (about 300°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the toffee mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let them melt, then spread the chocolate evenly.
- Add chopped nuts if desired, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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