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Homemade Toffee Chunks Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes (plus cooling time)
  • Yield: About 2 cups of toffee chunks
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Description

This homemade toffee chunks recipe creates a deliciously crunchy butter toffee candy with an optional chocolate and nut topping, perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a sweet, buttery delight. Crafted using simple ingredients and stovetop cooking, it yields rich, golden toffee with a satisfying hard crack texture.

Ingredients

Toffee Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside to prevent the toffee from sticking.
  2. Melt Butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, ensuring it is fully liquified and beginning to bubble gently.
  3. Add Sugar and Salt: Stir in the granulated sugar and salt continuously as you bring the mixture to a boil, preventing burning and ensuring even heating.
  4. Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Continue stirring and cooking the mixture, using a candy thermometer to monitor temperature until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
  5. Remove from Heat and Add Vanilla: Take the saucepan off the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the toffee with flavor.
  6. Pour and Spread Toffee: Carefully pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly into a thin layer for faster cooling and easier breaking.
  7. Add Chocolate (Optional): If using chocolate chips, sprinkle them evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 1–2 minutes to allow melting, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface.
  8. Top with Nuts (Optional): Sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer immediately if desired, pressing lightly to adhere.
  9. Cool and Set: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature until hardened, which may take several hours.
  10. Break into Chunks: Once set and firm, break the toffee into chunks of your preferred size and store them in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to accurately reach the hard crack stage for perfect texture.
  • Store the toffee in a cool, dry place to prevent it from softening or melting.
  • Omit the chocolate and nuts if you prefer your toffee plain.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/homemade-toffee-chunks-recipe/