Better Than Anything Toffee

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly across the bottom.
2. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and salt, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir constantly for about 7 minutes, until the mixture thickens and turns a rich caramel color.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Immediately pour the hot mixture over the pecans on your prepared baking sheet. Spread it out quickly with a spatula to cover the nuts evenly.
5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the hot toffee. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly across the surface.
6. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, or place it in the fridge to speed things up. Once set, break into pieces and enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Keep stirring: Don’t walk away while the sugar and butter cook—constant stirring helps prevent burning.
• Mix it up: Try almonds, walnuts, or even pistachios instead of pecans for a twist.
• Gift it: Wrap pieces in wax paper or place them in a decorative tin for the ultimate homemade present.

Final Thoughts

This Better Than Anything Toffee really lives up to its name. It’s sweet, crunchy, buttery, and chocolatey all in one bite—the kind of treat that brings back cozy holiday memories no matter what time of year you make it. Whether you’re adding it to a holiday cookie tray, gifting it to friends, or keeping it all to yourself (no judgment here), this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.