Description
Creamy Georgia toffee melts on palates with irresistible Southern charm. Buttery caramel notes and rich chocolate create an indulgent treat you’ll savor to the last delectable crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (150 g / 5.3 oz) pecans, chopped (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.2 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Surface Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for effortless candy release and simplified cleanup.
- Toffee Base Creation: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, merge sugar, butter, and water, whisking until a harmonious liquid forms, preparing for caramelization.
- Thermal Transformation: Elevate the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and promote uniform golden development, tracking temperature with a precision candy thermometer.
- Critical Temperature Point: Allow the syrup to climb to exactly 300°F, signaling the hard crack stage that promises a quintessential crisp, brittle consistency.
- Toffee Casting: Immediately extract the saucepan from heat and cascade the molten mixture onto the prepared surface, gently maneuvering to distribute a thin, consistent layer.
- Chocolate Integration: Disperse chocolate chips across the blazing hot toffee, enabling natural melting, then smoothly spread with a spatula to generate a complete chocolate coating.
- Textural Enhancement: While chocolate remains pliant, scatter chopped pecans or almonds across the surface, introducing a delightful crunch and nutty dimension.
- Cooling and Fragmentation: permit the toffee to cool completely at ambient temperature, then fracture into rustic, irregular pieces that showcase its artisanal nature.
- Storage Protocol: Transfer fragments to an airtight container, layering with parchment paper to prevent adhesion and maintain optimal texture.
Notes
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Brush down pan sides with water during cooking to stop sugar crystals from forming, ensuring a smooth, glossy toffee texture.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use a reliable candy thermometer and calibrate it beforehand; even a few degrees can dramatically change the candy’s final consistency and taste.
- Manage Heat Carefully: Maintain steady medium-high heat and avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause the toffee to separate or burn unexpectedly.
- Customize Toppings Creatively: Experiment with different nuts like pistachios or walnuts, or swap chocolate for white chocolate to personalize your toffee experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg