Description
Christmas Chocolate Toffee Bites are a delightful holiday treat combining buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts. This easy-to-make recipe yields perfectly crisp, sweet bites that melt in your mouth, making them an irresistible addition to your festive dessert table.
Ingredients
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Toffee Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the toffee base.
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully liquid.
- Add Sugar and Salt: Stir in brown sugar and salt, combining thoroughly until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the toffee mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Toffee: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until bubbly and set.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee surface.
- Spread Chocolate: Let the chocolate melt for a few minutes, then spread it evenly across the toffee layer.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate if desired, adding a crunchy texture.
- Cool and Break: Allow the toffee to cool completely until firm, then break into bite-sized pieces.
Notes
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy removal and cleanup.
- Chopped nuts are optional; almonds, pecans, or walnuts work well.
- Store the toffee bites in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the chocolate before it sets.
- Make sure to fully cool the toffee to avoid sticky pieces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas toffee, chocolate toffee bites, holiday treats, easy dessert, chocolate and nuts, festive sweets, crunchy toffee
