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Classic Christmas Toffee

Classic Christmas Toffee
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Classic Christmas Toffee is a rich, buttery holiday treat that offers a perfect balance of crunchy texture and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients, it captures the nostalgia and joy of traditional holiday sweets, ideal for sharing, gifting, or enjoying as a festive indulgence.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

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

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even cooling. Measure and have all ingredients ready before starting to cook.
  2. Melt the Butter and Sugar: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt, stirring constantly to combine ingredients and create the base for your toffee.
  3. Cook to the Right Temperature: Using a candy thermometer, cook the mixture while stirring constantly until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This is critical to achieve the signature solid and breakable texture of classic toffee.
  4. Add Vanilla and Pour: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract. Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing the surface with a spatula while still warm.
  5. Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle chopped nuts over the warm toffee if desired. Immediately add chocolate chips on top; their heat will melt the chocolate. Once softened, spread the chocolate smoothly across the surface.
  6. Cool and Break: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting. Once firm, break the toffee into irregular pieces or cut into squares with a sharp knife.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature to avoid sticky or brittle toffee.
  • Stir constantly over medium heat to prevent burning and to ensure smooth caramelization.
  • Have nuts and chocolate prepared and ready to apply immediately after pouring the toffee.
  • Work quickly once the toffee is cooked, as it hardens rapidly.
  • Store toffee in airtight containers to maintain crunch and prevent moisture exposure.
  • Salted butter can be used if you reduce or omit the added salt.
  • For nut-free versions, omit nuts and use crushed peppermint candies as a topping.
  • To soften hardened chocolate toppings, warm briefly in a low oven without melting the toffee base.

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Keywords: Christmas, Toffee, Holiday Treat, Candy, Sweet Snack, Gift Idea, Butter Toffee

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