Better Than Anything Toffee Recipe

 Here's the **Ultimate Better Than Anything Toffee Recipe** – rich, buttery, crunchy, and coated in chocolate. It’s incredibly easy to make with just **5 main ingredients**, and it tastes just like old-fashioned English toffee. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or sweet cravings!

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## 🍬 Better Than Anything Toffee

This homemade candy melts in your mouth with every bite. A crisp layer of buttery caramel is topped with melty chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. Once you make it once, you’ll make it *every* year!

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### 🧾 Ingredients:

* **1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter**

  * Base of your toffee. Must be real butter — no margarine.

* **1 cup granulated sugar**

  * Sweetens and caramelizes the toffee.

* **¼ tsp kosher salt**

  * Balances the sweetness.

* **1 tsp vanilla extract**

  * Enhances flavor richness.

* **2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips**

  * Topping layer — use your favorite!

* **½ to 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds** (optional but classic)

  * For crunch and flavor contrast.

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### 👩‍🍳 Instructions:

#### 🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Pan

* Line a **9x13-inch** baking pan or large cookie sheet with **parchment paper** or **a silicone mat**.

* Set aside the chocolate chips and chopped nuts so they're ready to go.

#### 🔹 Step 2: Make the Toffee

* In a **heavy-bottomed saucepan**, melt the butter over medium heat.

* Stir in sugar and salt. Bring to a **gentle boil**, stirring constantly.

* Continue stirring **for 8–10 minutes** or until the mixture reaches a **hard crack stage (300°F / 150°C)** on a candy thermometer.

  * *No thermometer?* The mixture will be golden-brown and pull away slightly from the edges of the pan when ready.

#### 🔹 Step 3: Pour and Spread

* Quickly pour the hot toffee into the prepared pan and **spread evenly** with a heatproof spatula.

* Let sit for 1 minute.

#### 🔹 Step 4: Add Chocolate

* Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for 2 minutes to soften.

* Spread melted chocolate into an even layer.

#### 🔹 Step 5: Finish and Cool

* Immediately sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer.

* Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate until completely set (about 1–2 hours).

#### 🔹 Step 6: Break and Enjoy

* Once firm, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

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### 💡 Pro Tips:

* **Use a candy thermometer** if you can — it ensures perfect crunch.

* **Avoid stirring once boiling** begins to prevent crystallization.

* **Dark chocolate chips** add a richer flavor, while **milk chocolate** makes it creamier.

* Store at room temperature up to **2 weeks**, or freeze for up to **3 months**.

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### 🍽️ Serving Ideas:

* Gift in holiday tins or jars

* Pair with coffee or hot cocoa

* Add to dessert charcuterie boards

* Crumble over ice cream