Indulge in the sweet and buttery taste of homemade toffee with this easy recipe. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this toffee is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests during the holidays. With a crunchy texture and rich flavor, this toffee will quickly become a favorite treat in your household. It also makes a great gift for friends and family!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and salt to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it turns a deep golden brown color.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly pour the toffee onto a greased baking sheet.
- Spread the toffee evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for a minute to soften.
- Using the spatula, spread the melted chocolate over the toffee.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts (if desired) over the chocolate layer.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the toffee is set.
- Once the toffee has hardened, break it into bite-sized pieces and serve.
- Store the toffee in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Interesting Facts
Toffee is believed to have originated in England.
The word 'toffee' comes from the word 'tafia', which means 'rum' in the West Indies.
Toffee is often enjoyed during the Christmas season in many countries.