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.