Description
A close-up of homemade toffee bars, perfectly golden and glossy, some drizzled with dark chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts. The bars sit on a rustic wooden board, capturing the rich, buttery texture and inviting crackle of freshly made toffee. Warm, natural lighting highlights the dessert’s decadent appeal, making it irresistible and ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, lightly butter edges.
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Gradually add sugar, stirring constantly. Cook until golden brown (around 300°F).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and optional nuts.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Cool at room temperature until firm (30–60 minutes).
- Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate once slightly cooled.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Ensure consistent medium heat to prevent burning.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Store in airtight containers at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove-to-pan, no-bake final set
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg