Christmas Toffee

Deck your holiday dessert table with the irresistible allure of homemade Christmas Toffee—a perfect blend of buttery crunch, velvety chocolate, and festive toppings. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and unsalted butter, caramelized to perfection and topped with a luscious layer of semi-sweet chocolate. A sprinkle of chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) and a touch of sea salt add a delightful contrast to every bite. Made in just 40 minutes, this holiday treat is ideal for gifting or sharing at festive gatherings. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a sweet holiday snack, Christmas Toffee is sure to become a seasonal favorite with its simple preparation, rich flavor, and beautiful presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a 9x13-inch baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

Step 2

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, and water to the saucepan. Stir constantly with a heatproof spoon or whisk until the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and allow the mixture to cook, without stirring, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This usually takes 20-25 minutes. Watch the mixture carefully to prevent burning.

Step 5

Once the toffee reaches the right temperature, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly using an offset spatula. Work quickly, as the toffee will start to set almost immediately.

Step 7

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee while it is still warm. Let the chocolate chips sit for 2-3 minutes to soften.

Step 8

Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.

Step 9

Sprinkle chopped nuts and sea salt evenly over the melted chocolate.

Step 10

Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until fully set. For faster cooling, you can place the tray in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.

Step 11

Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a knife.

Step 12

Store the Christmas Toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(880.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3984.2

Total Fat 204.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 2394.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 592.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23g	0%
Total Sugars 552.6g
Protein 27.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211.4mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 533mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 54.9%