Description
Get ready to fall in love with one of the easiest, most addictive treats you’ll ever make—Better Than Anything Toffee! This easy recipe transforms basic pantry staples into buttery, golden toffee topped with a rich layer of melted chocolate and nutty pecans. Perfect for holiday gifts, easy desserts, or those spontaneous late-night cravings, this homemade toffee candy is crunchy, sweet, and totally satisfying.
Looking for quick dessert ideas, holiday snack recipes, or easy food ideas to impress your guests? This toffee delivers it all with minimal effort and maximum flavor. It’s a crowd-pleaser, a gift-giving favorite, and one of those easy candy recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted preferred)
Instructions
- Prep the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the surface.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches a deep amber color or 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee over the pecans on the lined sheet. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while the toffee is still hot. Let them melt, then spread into an even layer.
- Top with the remaining pecans and gently press them into the chocolate.
- Let the toffee cool completely (about 2 hours), then break into pieces and enjoy!