Description
This Irresistible Christmas Toffee Bark is a festive treat combining rich buttery toffee topped with creamy melted milk chocolate and crunchy nuts. Perfect for holiday gifting or indulging during the season, this easy-to-make bark features a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors with a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
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Toffee
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate (chopped or in melting wafers)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the toffee from sticking and to aid in easy removal once set.
- Melt butter: Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter completely to form the base of the toffee.
- Add sugar and salt: Stir in the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt continuously until the mixture thickens and turns a golden amber color, about 10 to 12 minutes. This process creates the rich toffee flavor and texture.
- Remove from heat and flavor: Take the saucepan off the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the toffee with a warm vanilla aroma.
- Pour toffee onto sheet: Quickly pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness before it starts to harden.
- Add chocolate topping: Let the toffee sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then sprinkle the chopped or melted milk chocolate evenly over the surface.
- Melt and spread chocolate: Allow the chocolate to soften and melt from the residual heat, then use a spatula to spread it smoothly and evenly over the toffee layer.
- Sprinkle nuts: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the top and gently press them in to adhere well.
- Cool to set: Let the toffee bark cool completely, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator, until the chocolate hardens.
- Break and serve: Once fully set, break the toffee bark into irregular pieces and enjoy this delightful holiday treat!
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the toffee.
- If desired, substitute dark or white chocolate for milk chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Chop nuts finely or coarsely based on your preferred texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Be cautious when cooking sugar mixtures as they become very hot.
