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Buttercrunch Toffee (Homemade Heath Bar)

This Buttercrunch Toffee is a homemade delight! Rich, buttery, and topped with chocolate and nuts, it's irresistible!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toffee:
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 10 ounces mini semisweet chocolate chips recommended Ghirardelli
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped roasted almonds or pecans preferably Trader Joe's roasted & salted
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Maldon sea salt flakes

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Pan - Line your 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan - In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until combined.
  3. Step 3: Heat the Mixture - Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Monitor the Temperature - Attach the candy thermometer and cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) without stirring.
  5. Step 5: Pour the Toffee into the Pan - Remove from heat and pour the hot toffee into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly if necessary.
  6. Step 6: Add Chocolate and Nuts - Cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, let soften, then spread. Add chopped nuts and sea salt flakes.
  7. Step 7: Cool and Set - Let cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate to set. Once cool, break into pieces.

Notes

  • Keep an eye on the temperature; it can burn quickly.
  • If you don’t have a candy thermometer, drop a small amount into cold water to test.
  • Be careful pouring hot toffee; it can cause burns.
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.