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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Georgia Toffee: The Best Holiday Treat Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Georgia Toffee recipe delivers a rich, buttery holiday treat with layers of sweet and salty flavors. Combining creamy unsalted butter, a blend of granulated and light brown sugars, and a hint of vanilla, this toffee is topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts or pecans. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes and optional festive holiday sprinkles, this toffee is perfect for gift-giving or holiday entertaining.

Ingredients

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Base Toffee

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Toppings

  • 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes
  • 1/2 cup Holiday Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and set aside. This will prevent the toffee from sticking and will make removal easier.
  2. Melt and cook the toffee base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and kosher salt. Stir constantly to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 20-25 minutes. This ensures the toffee sets properly and has a perfect crackly texture.
  3. Add vanilla and pour into pan: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract quickly. Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  4. Add chocolate and nuts: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Allow the chocolate chips to sit for 3-5 minutes until melted, then spread with a spatula into a uniform layer. Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the melted chocolate while it is still warm.
  5. Finish with sea salt and sprinkles: Sprinkle sea salt flakes evenly over the toffee to enhance flavor. Add holiday sprinkles on top for a festive touch, if desired.
  6. Cool and set: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate is firm and the toffee has fully set, about 1-2 hours. For faster setting, refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Cut and serve: Once set, lift the toffee from the pan using the parchment paper edges and cut into roughly 12 pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the hard crack stage (300°F) for proper texture.
  • Chilled nuts can be used in place of room temperature for added crunch.
  • Store toffee in an airtight container to prevent it from becoming sticky or soft.
  • The sea salt flakes balance the sweetness, but can be adjusted to taste.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or pecans and top with additional sprinkles or crushed candy instead.

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