Christmas Toffee
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Ingredients
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pecans
other nuts will work in this recipe too, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc
butter
use a good quality butter because it’s one of the main ingredients in this candy recipe
sugar
plain granulated sugar is what we ’ re using
kosher salt
for balance and flavor
vanilla extract
use the best quality you can
milk chocolate chips
semisweet can also be used, If you have baking bars, those work too, just chop up before using in the recipe
salt
1 tvanilla
1 cupingredient
Instructions
Step 1
Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
Step 2
Spread the chopped pecans in a single layer on top of the parchment.
Step 3
Add butter, sugar, and salt to a heavy bottomed 3 quart pot.
Step 4
Bring to a boil over medium low heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
Step 5
Stir occasionally, slowly and evenly, until the candy has reached 290F to 300F, or “hard crack” on a candy thermometer.
Step 6
Once the candy has reached 290°F to 300°F, remove from heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 7
Carefully pour over the pecans.
Step 8
Let the candy sit for a few minutes before sprinkling the chocolate chips over the top.
Step 9
Cover the baking dish with foil and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the foil and gently spread the softened chocolate into an even layer.
Step 11
Place the candy in the refrigerator and let cool completely.
Step 12
Lift the parchment out of the baking dish and place the toffee on a cutting board or solid surface.
Step 13
Use a knife to gently break it into smaller pieces.
Step 14
Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
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