Description
This Better Than Anything Toffee Recipe is a delightful treat combining buttery caramel toffee, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, melted chocolate, and optional crunchy nuts. Baked to perfection and chilled for a firm, irresistible texture, it’s an easy homemade dessert that rivals store-bought toffee.
Ingredients
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Toffee Base
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, for extra flavor contrast)
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 graham crackers, crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter together with the packed brown sugar, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Allow it to boil gently for 3-4 minutes while stirring continuously, until it thickens slightly and resembles smooth caramel.
- Prepare Crust: Evenly spread the graham cracker crumbs over the lined baking sheet creating a uniform layer that will serve as the base for the toffee.
- Combine Toffee and Crust: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the graham cracker crumbs. Use a spatula to gently spread and cover the crumbs completely, ensuring an even layer.
- Bake Toffee: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, just until the toffee mixture becomes bubbly and sets slightly.
- Chocolate Topping: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes to melt, then spread the melted chocolate into a smooth layer using a spatula.
- Add Nuts (Optional): Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the melted chocolate layer to add crunch and extra flavor.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the toffee to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to the fridge and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up completely before cutting into squares or breaking into pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use an even layer of graham cracker crumbs to ensure the toffee base is consistent in thickness.
- Stirring continuously while boiling the toffee mixture helps prevent burning and ensures a smooth caramel texture.
- For extra flavor contrast, adding the optional salt enhances the sweetness.
- You can substitute chopped nuts or omit them altogether for a nut-free treat.
- Store leftover toffee in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it crisp.
