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Melt In Your Mouth Toffee

A cherished family recipe, this Melt In Your Mouth Toffee combines crunchy caramel, smooth chocolate, and optional nuts for a delightful treat perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound unsalted butter 4 sticks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • Sea salt flakes optional for sprinkling
  • Holiday sprinkles optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. If using a clip-on candy thermometer, attach it to a heavy, high-sided saucepan.
Cooking
  1. Combine the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and kosher salt in the saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage (290-300°F), about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Once at the right temperature, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the surface, cover the pan with foil for about 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate smoothly over the toffee.
Cooling
  1. Let the toffee cool completely on the counter, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes until set.
Serving
  1. Break or cut the toffee into pieces to serve.

Notes

This toffee can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. It can also be refrigerated for longer freshness. Experiment with different types of chocolate or nuts for variations.