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5 from 3 votes

Toffee

Homemade Toffee with layers of chocolate, pecans and buttery toffee that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Spread the chopped pecans in a single layer on top of the parchment paper.
  • Add butter and brown sugar to a 3 quart heavy bottomed pot. Hook a candy thermometer on the side of the pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium low heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
  • Once the candy is boiling, stir continuously slowly and evenly, until the candy has reached 290 degrees Fahrenheit to 300° degrees Fahrenheit, or "hard crack" on a candy thermometer.
  • Once the candy has reached 290 degrees Fahrenheit -300 degrees Fahrenheit, remove from heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Carefully pour the mixture over the chopped pecans into the prepared 9x13 inch pan.
  • Let the candy sit for a few minutes, undisturbed, then sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the candy.
  • Cover the pan with foil and let sit for 5 minutes or until the chocolate has softened.
  • Remove the foil and gently spread the softened chocolate into an even layer with a spatula.
  • Place the candy in the refrigerator and let cool completely for at least 2 hours.
  • Lift the parchment out of the baking dish and place the toffee on a cutting board or solid surface.
  • Use a knife to gently break it into smaller pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool place

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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg