Homemade candy might seem intimidating, but I’m here to tell you that toffee bark is no more difficult to make than cookies or muffins are. There are lots of different kinds to try, too, like pecan Christmas crack, peppermint bark, and now this crispy, crackly chocolate toffee!
What is Toffee?
Toffee is butterscotch or caramel that has been brought to what is known as the “hard crack stage” in candy making. Simply put, the temperature of the butter and sugar mixture must reach 295-310°F (149-154°C). In this recipe, we are going raise the temperature to just 295°F and you are going to have to break out your candy thermometer, either that or run the risk of ruining a batch of toffee! Yikes!
How to Make Toffee
Prepare melted chocolate according to recipe notes and pour it over the toffee. Cool completely before breaking it up into bark…and sneaking a piece, or two!
How to Store It
You can store Toffee the same way you would store any other type of candy with chocolate. Just make sure it’s in a cool dry place, away from sunlight and well hidden from your husband, and it should be fine. When I was a kid, I used to buy Heath bars and freeze them. You can freeze this chocolate toffee too…and even eat it that way (warning…it’s hard)! I like to pack it into wax paper-lined Christmas tins, and give it away as gifts or bring it to a party. Christmas Toffee is a yearly tradition that’s as much fun to make as it is to eat! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!
Classic Dessert Recipe
Pecan Christmas Crack – a ritz cracker toffee CopyCat PayDay Candy Bars – ready in under 15 mins! Easy Peanut Butter Fudge – easy, creamy homemade fudge Scotcheroos – just 6 simple ingredients! Homemade Peppermint Bark – better than store-bought! Saltine Toffee – ready in no time
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