Description
A simple recipe for the best homemade toffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture boils.
- Stop stirring and let it boil until it reaches a deep golden color.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee.
- Once the chocolate melts, spread it evenly.
- Top with chopped nuts if desired.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be made without nuts for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: best homemade toffee