The Best Toffee Recipe Ever
If you’re in the mood for a dessert that’s sweet, crunchy, and downright addictive, this Better Than Anything Toffee is the perfect pick. It blends buttery caramelized sugar with toasted pecans and a silky layer of melted chocolate—a combination that keeps everyone coming back for more. Below, you’ll find everything you need to whip up this irresistible treat at home.
Better Than Anything Toffee
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Coarsely chopped pecans | 1 cup |
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Kosher salt | ½ tsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Milk chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Each ingredient contributes to the rich flavor and crisp texture that make this toffee unforgettable.
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.
- Scatter the chopped pecans evenly across the lined pan.
- In a sturdy 3-quart saucepan, melt the butter with the sugar and salt over medium-low heat. Stir regularly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins bubbling.
- Allow the mixture to boil, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the hard-crack stage—about 290–300°F.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the pecans in the baking pan.
- Let it rest a few minutes, then sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Cover with foil and let the heat soften the chocolate for about 5 minutes.
- Lift off the foil and spread the melted chocolate smoothly with an offset spatula.
- Chill the toffee in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or until completely firm.
- Once set, lift the parchment from the pan and transfer the slab to a cutting board. Break it into bite-sized shards.
- Store the toffee in an airtight container somewhere cool to maintain its crunch.
