Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of Homemade Toffee Chunks. These delightful treats are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Whether enjoyed on their own or as a topping for desserts, these toffee chunks are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for coating)
- ½ cup chopped nuts such as almonds or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Melt the Butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Cook the Toffee: Stir in sugar and salt, then cook while stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10 to 12 minutes. The mixture should be golden brown and have a nutty aroma.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour and Spread: Immediately pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Add Optional Toppings: If using, sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, let them melt for 1 to 2 minutes, then spread into a thin layer. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
- Cool and Break: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. Once hardened, break into chunks with your hands or a knife.
- Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Be very careful when handling hot sugar—it can burn quickly.
- For even-sized chunks, score the toffee lightly with a knife before it fully hardens.
- You can also flavor the toffee with a touch of espresso powder or cinnamon for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Candy, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chunk
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
