Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe
Nothing captures the spirit of the holidays quite like homemade Classic Christmas Toffee Recipe.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Wooden Spoon
- Parchment paper
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 6 oz dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper completely.
- Combine butter, sugar, salt, water in saucepan.
- Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Attach candy thermometer to saucepan side carefully.
- Continue cooking until mixture reaches 300°F temperature.
- Remove from heat when golden brown appears.
- Quickly stir in half the chopped almonds.
- Pour mixture onto prepared parchment paper immediately.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee surface.
- Add remaining almonds on chocolate layer evenly.
- Cool completely before breaking into attractive pieces.
Notes
- Use candy thermometer for accurate temperature control
- Stir constantly to prevent burning the mixture
- Work quickly when pouring hot toffee mixture
- Choose high-quality chocolate for best flavor results
- Store finished toffee in airtight containers properly