Best Toffee Ever – Super Easy

This toffee is layered with crunchy almonds and chocolate and tastes rich and buttery. It's a simple recipe and great for holiday gifts and parties.

Best Toffee Ever – Super Easy

Course: DesertsCuisine: European
Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30

minutes
Additional Time

1

minute
Total Time

1 hr 40 mins

Servings

32

Yield

about 2 1/2 pounds

Ingredients

  • 2 cups — unsalted butter

  • 2 cups — white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon — salt

  • 2 cups — semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup — finely chopped almonds

Directions

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and salt in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly in one direction until butter is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, line a 9×13-inch baking dish with a sheet of parchment paper, letting it overhang two sides of the dish.
  • Once the butter has melted, stop stirring and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cook, stirring only 2 to 3 times, until it turns a dark amber color and the temperature reaches 285 degrees F (137 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Immediately pour toffee into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let sit until they soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Use a spatula to spread softened chocolate into a thin, even layer.
  • Sprinkle nuts over the chocolate and press down slightly; wearing a plastic bag over your hand will minimize the mess.
  • Place toffee in the refrigerator until set, about 1 hour. Lift hardened toffee out of the baking dish with the parchment paper.
  • Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

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