Description
Discover the rich and buttery delight of Homemade Toffee Chunks, a classic American candy recipe perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and vanilla, this crunchy treat is easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with nuts or chocolate for extra flavor. Perfect as a dessert or a snack, these toffee chunks are a timeless favorite that stores well and adds a delightful crunch to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside to ensure the toffee doesn’t stick once poured.
- Melt Butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly to avoid burning.
- Add Sugar and Salt: Stir in the granulated sugar and salt into the melted butter, mixing thoroughly.
- Cook Toffee: Continue stirring constantly as the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Cook until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer, the hard crack stage, about 10–12 minutes. The toffee should turn a rich amber color, indicating it is ready.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and, if desired, the chopped nuts to distribute flavor and texture evenly.
- Pour and Spread: Quickly pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Add Chocolate (Optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee surface. Let sit for 1–2 minutes to melt, then spread the melted chocolate evenly for a smooth topping.
- Cool toffee: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature for 30–45 minutes until it hardens sufficiently.
- Break into Chunks: Once hardened, break the toffee into chunks and store them in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately monitor the temperature for perfect toffee texture.
- Toffee can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks when kept in an airtight container.
- Omit nuts for a nut-free version, suitable for those with allergies.
- Chop hardened toffee into smaller pieces to incorporate into cookies, ice cream, or other desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
