Easy Christmas Toffee Candy – festive sprinkle topping
A buttery, crunchy classic Christmas toffee topped with melted chocolate and toasted nuts. Perfect for gifting or festive snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes + cooling
- Yield: 1.5 pounds of toffee 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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¾ cup chopped toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts
Instructions
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Line a 9×13 pan with parchment or silicone mat.
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In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar and salt. Stir constantly over medium heat.
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Cook to 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10–15 minutes.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, pour into pan.
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Sprinkle with chocolate chips, let melt, spread evenly.
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Top with nuts, gently press down.
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Cool completely, break into pieces.
Notes
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Store airtight at room temp or in fridge.
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Add holiday toppings like peppermint or gold dust.
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Use thermometer for consistent results.