Hazelnut-Chocolate Toffee

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Crispy, buttery toffee clusters topped with rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts
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Hazelnut-Chocolate Toffee

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 386.4

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This Hazelnut-Chocolate Toffee is the ultimate homemade candy, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The base is a crisp, golden-brown toffee made from butter, brown sugar, and honey, which provides a deep, caramelized sweetness. Once cooled slightly, it is drizzled with melted semi-sweet chocolate, creating a glossy, indulgent top layer. The addition of toasted hazelnuts adds a wonderful nutty crunch and earthy aroma that complements the chocolate beautifully. This treat is easy to make but feels incredibly luxurious, making it perfect for holiday gift-giving, festive parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. It stores well in an airtight container, allowing you to savor these sweet bites for days.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (177ðC). Toast the hazelnuts on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until fragrant, then rub to remove skins and chop roughly.
  2. Butter a small baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Melt the butter over low heat in a large heavy saucepan.
  4. Add the brown sugar, water, and honey, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Increase the heat to moderately high and attach a candy thermometer.
  6. Cook without stirring for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 290ðF (143ðC) (hard-ball stage), scraping the bottom occasionally with a wooden spatula to prevent sticking.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the chopped hazelnuts and vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the toffee evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Let the toffee cool for about 5 minutes until the surface is barely set.
  10. Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the warm toffee.
  11. Let stand for about 10 minutes until the chocolate melts from the residual heat.
  12. Spread the melted chocolate evenly in a thin layer over the toffee with a knife or spatula.
  13. Cool completely until the chocolate is firm.
  14. Break the toffee into rough pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 386.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8g17%
Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 28.2mg10%
Sodium 292562.1mg12191%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g27%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 78.3g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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