This Easy Bake Toffee is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining the rich, buttery depth of homemade caramel with the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans. The simple process involves melting butter and brown sugar into a golden syrup, baking it until bubbly, and finishing it with a luscious layer of melted semisweet chocolate. The contrast between the crisp, salty-sweet toffee base and the smooth, cool chocolate topping creates an irresistible flavor profile that feels both indulgent and comforting. It’s perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a cozy evening. With minimal hands-on time and ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, this recipe delivers professional-quality results without the fuss.
Easy Bake Toffee
Description
This Easy Bake Toffee is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining the rich, buttery depth of homemade caramel with the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans. The simple process involves melting butter and brown sugar into a golden syrup, baking it until bubbly, and finishing it with a luscious layer of melted semisweet chocolate. The contrast between the crisp, salty-sweet toffee base and the smooth, cool chocolate topping creates an irresistible flavor profile that feels both indulgent and comforting. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth on a cozy evening. With minimal hands-on time and ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, this recipe delivers professional-quality results without the fuss.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the butter and packed light brown sugar.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
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Stir in 2 cups of the chopped pecans into the butter-sugar mixture.
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Pour the mixture immediately into the prepared 9x13-inch pan.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbling and golden brown.
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Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee.
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Let the pan stand for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
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Using a spatula, gently spread the softened chocolate evenly over the entire surface of the toffee.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the melted chocolate layer.
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Allow the toffee to cool completely in the pan at room temperature until firm.
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Once set, break the toffee into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 25
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1995.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 171.6g264%
- Saturated Fat 52.5g263%
- Cholesterol 134.4mg45%
- Sodium 439.8mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 115.7g39%
- Dietary Fiber 17.4g70%
- Sugars 97.3g
- Protein 17.3g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.