BETTER THAN ANYTHING TOFFEE RECIPE

 

The best toffee recipe EVER! Sweet milk chocolate, crunchy pecans, and rich, buttery toffee – what’s not to love? This Better Than Anything Toffee is easy to make and makes the perfect treat OR gift year-round!

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 cup 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 the chopped pecans in a single layer on top of the parchment.1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• Add butter, sugar, and salt to a heavy bottomed 3 quart pot.1 cup unsalted butter,1 cup granulated sugar,½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Bring to a boil over medium low heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
• Once the candy is boiling, stir occasionally, slowly and evenly, until the candy has reached 290°F to 300°F, or “hard crack” on a candy thermometer.
• Once the candy has reached 290°F-300°F, remove from heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Carefully pour the mixture over the chopped pecans.
• Let the candy sit for a few minutes, undisturbed, before sprinkling the chocolate chips over the top.1 cup milk chocolate chips
• Cover the baking dish 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. An offset spatula works best for this.
• Place the candy in the refrigerator and let cool completely. Give it 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.

Notes

Toffee should be stored in an airtight container for up 2 weeks. You want the toffee to stay cool and dry so store it away from heat and moisture. Toffee can get sticky so keep that in mind if you live in a humid environment.