Irresistible Christmas Toffee Bark
A delightful treat that combines buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
Ingredients
For the Toffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter You can substitute margarine for a dairy-free option.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toppings
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Can be substituted with dark, milk, or white chocolate.
- ½ cup chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts) Pecans or hazelnuts can be used as alternatives.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a deep amber color (about 5-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
- Pour the toffee mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
Baking
- Bake the toffee in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes until bubbly, monitoring it closely to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee as soon as it comes out of the oven and let them sit for a couple of minutes.
- Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate layer.
- Allow the toffee bark to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cool, break it into pieces.
Serving
- Serve the toffee bark on a festive platter or package it for gifting.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Consider refrigerating if in a humid environment.
