Whenever I whip up this recipe, the house fills with a wonderful aroma. This one’s a sweet win.

This toffee recipe is a classic for a reason – it’s incredibly easy to make and tastes absolutely divine! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this homemade treat.

Ingredients:

For the Toffee:

For the Topping:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and water.
3. Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F) on a candy thermometer.
4. Add Vanilla: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour and Spread: Pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a heat-resistant spatula.
6. Melt Chocolate: Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for a minute to melt.
7. Spread Chocolate: Once the chocolate has melted, spread it evenly over the toffee.
8. Add Nuts (Optional): If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate.
9. Cool and Set: Let the toffee cool and set for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate has hardened.
10. Break and Enjoy: Break the toffee into pieces and enjoy!