Toffee Butter Crunch

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Crispy golden toffee bars topped with rich chocolate and crunchy pecans
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This classic Toffee Butter Crunch is a decadent dessert featuring layers of crispy caramelized sugar, buttery richness, and a smooth chocolate topping studded with pecans. The combination of coarsely and finely chopped nuts provides varied texture, while the deep flavor of semi-sweet chocolate balances the intense sweetness of the toffee base. Perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or as a luxurious homemade gift, these bars are easy to break into pieces and share. They offer a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes them an irresistible treat for any sweet tooth.

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Toffee Butter Crunch

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1313.4

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This classic Toffee Butter Crunch is a decadent dessert featuring layers of crispy caramelized sugar, buttery richness, and a smooth chocolate topping studded with pecans. The combination of coarsely and finely chopped nuts provides varied texture, while the deep flavor of semi-sweet chocolate balances the intense sweetness of the toffee base. Perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or as a luxurious homemade gift, these bars are easy to break into pieces and share. They offer a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes them an irresistible treat for any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Melt 1 cup of butter in the saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add sugar, water, and corn syrup to the melted butter.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F (149&# 194;°C), ensuring it boils gently over the entire surface.
  5. Watch carefully after the temperature reaches 280 degrees F (138ðC), stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent burning.
  6. Remove the pan from heat immediately once 300 degrees F (149ðC) is reached.
  7. Quickly stir in 1/2 cup of coarsely chopped pecans.
  8. Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture into a buttered 13x9x2-inch pan.
  9. Allow the toffee to firm for 2 to 3 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans over the toffee surface.
  11. Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the nuts.
  12. Chill the bars until the chocolate is firm, then break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1313.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 103.0g159%
Saturated Fat 42.3g212%
Cholesterol 133.1mg45%
Sodium 397.5mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 98.1g33%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
Sugars 88.0g
Protein 8.3g17%

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

Note

Use a straight-sided heavy-bottomed pan for even heating and a 1 1/2 to 2-inch wooden spatula with a sharp flat edge for stirring.

Pouring the mixture into a flexible metal pan can facilitate easier removal once cooled.

Toasted chopped almonds can be used as a substitute for pecans if desired.

Do not use margarine as a substitute for butter; it will affect the texture and flavor.

Stir constantly after the mixture reaches 280 degrees F, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent scorching.

This recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 pounds of toffee.

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