Print

Better Than Anything Toffee Recipe

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

4.7 from 52 reviews

This Better Than Anything Toffee recipe delivers a delightful homemade treat featuring a buttery toffee base topped with melted milk chocolate and crunchy pecans. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or indulging, the toffee offers a sweet, crunchy texture with a smooth chocolate finish.

Ingredients

Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Toppings

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Spread 1 cup chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the lined dish.
  2. Make the toffee base: In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Set over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the sugar fully dissolves into the butter.
  3. Bring to boil: Increase heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. Attach a candy thermometer to the pot and continue boiling until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  4. Add vanilla and pour: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (the mixture may bubble). Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the pecans in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Add chocolate: Let the toffee sit for 2 minutes, then sprinkle 1 cup milk chocolate chips evenly over the top. Cover the dish with foil and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften. Remove the foil and gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer using an offset spatula.
  6. Cool and break: Refrigerate the toffee for at least 2 hours until fully set and firm. Once hardened, lift the toffee out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a solid surface or cutting board and break into pieces using your hands or a sharp knife.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the hard crack stage for the perfect texture.
  • If you prefer a different nut, walnuts or almonds can be substituted for pecans.
  • Make sure to line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • For a richer chocolate topping, consider using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.

Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/better-than-anything-toffee-recipe/