Description
Sweet caramel-kissed Better Than Anything Toffee delivers pure chocolate-drenched indulgence with buttery layers of crunch. Rich German chocolate and silky caramel create an irresistible dessert that will captivate your senses and satisfy deepest dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts
Instructions
- Meticulously line a rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring generous overhangs to facilitate effortless removal of the finished toffee.
- Select a sturdy medium saucepan and initiate the toffee preparation by melting butter over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Gradually incorporate sugar and salt into the melted butter, maintaining constant gentle stirring to promote even heat distribution and prevent scorching.
- Continue cooking the mixture, watching carefully as it transforms from pale to rich golden-brown, closely monitoring the temperature with a precise candy thermometer until it reaches the critical hard crack stage.
- Once the desired temperature is achieved, swiftly remove the saucepan from heat and introduce vanilla extract, stirring carefully to integrate the aromatic flavor without disrupting the caramelized structure.
- Immediately transfer the molten toffee onto the prepared parchment-lined sheet, using a spatula to create an even, smooth layer that will serve as the foundation for subsequent layers.
- Generously scatter chocolate chips across the hot toffee surface, allowing residual heat to naturally melt the chocolate for approximately 3 minutes.
- Carefully spread the now-melted chocolate using smooth, deliberate strokes to create a uniform chocolate coating that fully covers the toffee base.
- Delicately sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer, gently pressing them to ensure they adhere to the surface and create a textural contrast.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator until the entire confection becomes firm and set.
- Once fully cooled, fracture the toffee into irregular, rustic pieces, creating an artisanal-style treat ready for enjoying or gifting.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching and ensure even heat distribution during toffee making.
- Monitor the temperature closely with a reliable candy thermometer for precise results and consistent texture.
- Stir constantly while cooking to prevent sugar from burning and create a smooth, golden toffee base.
- Work quickly when pouring and spreading toffee, as it hardens rapidly and can set unevenly if not handled promptly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by ensuring no water droplets touch the melting chocolate surface.
- Experiment with different nut variations like almonds, pecans, or pistachios for unique flavor profiles.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg