Posted Nov 18, 2020, Updated Sep 02, 2024 This almond toffee recipe is the most delicious toffee, and makes a perfect holiday gift for friends and neighbors. This is, hands down, the best homemade toffee recipe ever. Every bite is perfectly buttery & sweet with rich notes of vanilla and a nutty almond crunch. My neighbors and friends love receiving this almond toffee as a gift for the holidays, along with our favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes. It’s also gluten-free, so your loved ones with food sensitivities can enjoy this festive treat.
Almond Toffee: Ingredients and Substitutions
I do not recommend any substitutions. Here are a few notes on the ingredients:
Almonds. Be sure to use blanched, slivered almonds (no skins, shaped like little spears). Butter. Salted butter is recommended, but unsalted can be used as well. Light corn syrup. do not make substitutions for corn syrup. Semisweet Chocolate. Use your favorite chocolate – dark, milk, etc. I suggest chocolate chips because they’re easy to spread, you can also use chopped chocolate bars or melting discs. Toppings (optional). Dress your toffee up with some toppings like crushed almonds, sprinkles, sea salt, etc.
How to Make Almond Toffee
This recipe requires your undivided attention. You have to stir the almond toffee for 45 minutes without distractions. Follow the step-by-step photos below and don’t forget to watch the video to ensure your success. Begin this almond toffee recipe by heating all the ingredients (except vanilla and almonds) together in a large saucepan until the butter is melted. As soon as the butter is melted add the almonds. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula (that can withstand high heat) for about 45 minutes. When the almond toffee reaches 265 degrees F add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
Use a Thermometer
This toffee needs to be cooked to just about the soft crack stage (265 to 270 degrees F). There are certain ways to tell you’re getting close to the end, but monitoring the temperature is the surest way to know the toffee is ready. I use my instant read thermometer every time I make candy.
Indicators Toffee is Done
Once the toffee is done, spread the mixture onto your buttered cookie sheet as quickly and evenly as you can with a buttered or greased spatula. Pour the chocolate chips on top of the warm toffee. Let them sit for 5 minutes to melt, then spread them evenly over the almond toffee.
Set for 24 hours
One the chocolate is evenly spread over the top, let the pan of homemade toffee sit at room temperature for 24 hours or overnight. After 24 hours, break the toffee into pieces with your hands or cut into pieces with a sharp knife and enjoy. It’s best served at room temperature. You can also chop it into very small pieces (or use the crumbs) to make these delicious toffee cookies!
How to Store Toffee
Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Since this recipe keeps so well, it’s a great gift to give to neighbors and friends. Simply wrap it in a cute bag or put it in a holiday box and deliver it with a smile! If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
