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A close-up of a pile of delicious Holiday Toffee Crunch pieces, topped with chocolate and nuts.

Holiday Toffee Crunch

This recipe for Holiday Toffee Crunch is a festive and delicious treat, perfect for gifting or serving at holiday gatherings. It's a gluten-free recipe that brings the magic of homemade candy to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee
  • 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • Offset spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare your baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper. Spread the chopped pecans in a single layer on top of the parchment paper.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart pot, combine the butter, sugar, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Once boiling, stir occasionally and slowly until the candy reaches 290°F to 300°F (143°C to 149°C) on a candy thermometer, which is the hard crack stage.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Carefully pour the hot candy mixture over the chopped pecans in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Let the candy sit undisturbed for a few minutes. Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the warm toffee.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate chips have softened.
  9. Remove the foil and gently spread the softened chocolate into an even layer using an offset spatula.
  10. Place the toffee in the refrigerator and let it cool completely for at least 2 hours.
  11. Once firm, lift the parchment paper with the toffee out of the baking dish and place it on a cutting board. Use a knife to gently break the toffee into smaller pieces.
  12. Store the Holiday Toffee Crunch in an airtight container in a cool place.

Notes

This toffee recipe is naturally gluten-free. The combination of buttery toffee, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate makes it a perfect homemade gift or holiday treat.

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