Description
This Better Than Anything Toffee is a rich, buttery treat topped with crunchy pecans and smooth milk chocolate—perfect for gifts or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Spread chopped pecans in a single layer over the parchment.
- In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves.
- Continue boiling and stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches 290°F to 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the pecans in the baking dish.
- Let it sit undisturbed for a few minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Cover with foil and let sit for 5 minutes to soften chocolate.
- Remove foil and spread melted chocolate evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Lift parchment out, place toffee on a cutting board, and break into pieces with a knife.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Notes
- Substitute pecans with almonds or walnuts for variation.
- Try dark or semisweet chocolate chips for a different taste.
- Sprinkle sea salt on chocolate before it sets for enhanced flavor.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy, or test toffee in cold water.
- Refrigerate in warm climates to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
