Description
Homemade Toffee Chunks recipe offers a rich, buttery, and sweet candy treat made by cooking sugar and butter to the perfect hard crack stage. This classic American dessert is easy to make on the stovetop and can be optionally coated with chocolate for added decadence. Perfect for candy lovers seeking a delicious, crunchy snack or a sweet gift.
Ingredients
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Toffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside to ensure the toffee won’t stick after cooking.
- Melt the butter: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter gently, avoiding browning.
- Add sugar and salt: Stir in the granulated sugar and salt, mixing continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to combine thoroughly.
- Cook toffee mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the toffee reaches a deep amber color and registers 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10–15 minutes. This ensures the perfect crunchy texture.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla: Take the saucepan off the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract for flavor infusion.
- Pour and spread: Immediately pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly to your desired thickness.
- Cool completely: Let the toffee cool at room temperature until fully set and hardened, which allows it to break crisply.
- Break into chunks: Use a sharp knife or your hands to break the hardened toffee into chunks of preferred size.
- Optional chocolate coating: If desired, melt the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Drizzle over or coat the toffee pieces, then allow the chocolate to set completely before storing.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately reach the hard crack stage; this ensures perfect texture.
- Stir gently to avoid the mixture separating or crystallizing.
- Store toffee chunks in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 2 weeks.
