{"id":91815,"date":"2025-12-05T10:17:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/?p=91815"},"modified":"2025-12-05T10:30:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:30:37","slug":"toffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Toffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/?tp_image_id=91816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_114-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_114-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_114-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_114-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_114-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_114-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-personal-note cwp-inner cwp-large has-background has-octonary-background-color\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-heading\">Toffee Time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/?tp_image_id=90641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90641\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ali-Martin-Headshot-2025-Square-1-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few sweet treats I adore more than a really good homemade toffee. \u2661<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweet-and-salty crunch, the melty chocolate on top, the way it breaks into those satisfyingly snappy little pieces \u2014 it\u2019s absolute dessert perfection, if you ask me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After making lots of toffee over the years, this is the recipe I\u2019ve happily landed on as my personal favorite. It starts with a simple buttery toffee base, gets topped with chocolate chips that melt into a glossy layer, and finishes with a sprinkle of nuts (totally optional) and flaky sea salt. And I have to say \u2014 one of my favorite things about this version is that it <em>doesn&#8217;t<\/em> stick to your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to toffee making, I definitely recommend using a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48I23Bo\">candy thermometer<\/a> to help everything cook to the proper temperatures. I\u2019ve also included lots of tips below to ensure the process goes smoothly. It&#8217;s not difficult, and all you need are a few simple ingredients to make it happen. So let&#8217;s do it!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<!--more-->\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/?tp_image_id=91817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot1_17-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot1_17-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot1_17-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot1_17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot1_17-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot1_17-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-tips\">Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n\n<p>Here are few quick tricks to help your toffee turn out perfectly crisp and smooth every time:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan.<\/strong> Thin pans can heat unevenly, which can cause scorching or hot spots. A sturdy pot is really helpful when making toffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid European-style butter. <\/strong>Its higher fat content can cause the toffee to separate or turn greasy as it cooks. I recommend using standard American unsalted butter for the most reliable results with this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stir gently, not vigorously.<\/strong> Too much stirring can encourage crystallization, so keep things slow and steady.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brush down the sides.<\/strong> A quick swipe with a wet pastry brush helps dissolve rogue sugar crystals and keeps the texture silky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48I23Bo\">candy thermometer<\/a>.<\/strong> Toffee needs to reach 305\u00b0F for that classic hard-crack snap. If you pull it too early, it may turn chewy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move quickly once it\u2019s done.<\/strong> Add the vanilla and pour immediately \u2014 the mixture firms up fast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2015\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/?tp_image_id=91818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Toffee-How-To.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Toffee-How-To.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Toffee-How-To-1100x1592.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Toffee-How-To-768x1112.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Toffee-How-To-1061x1536.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Toffee-How-To-400x579.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-variations\">Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n\n<p>Here are a few more fun ways that you can customize this toffee recipe to make it your own!<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use different chocolate:<\/strong> Swap the semisweet chips for chopped bittersweet chocolate for a richer flavor. Or you can also add a pretty swirl of melted white chocolate on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use different nuts:<\/strong> Top with pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, or a mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add espresso:<\/strong> Stir \u00bd teaspoon espresso powder into the chocolate layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add spices:<\/strong> Add \u00bd teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne to the toffee mixture for a warm or spicy kick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add coconut:<\/strong> Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the melted chocolate for extra texture and flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/?tp_image_id=91819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot2_98-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot2_98-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot2_98-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot2_98-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot2_98-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot2_98-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764872209851\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">can i make toffee without a candy thermometer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can, but unless you&#8217;re experienced with cooking caramel, I don&#8217;t recommend it. The hard-crack stage is very precise, and a thermometer really helps to ensure your toffee sets correctly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764872211268\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">why did my toffee separate?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Butter and sugar can split if heated too quickly. Keeping the heat steady and stirring gently helps prevent this.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764872212427\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">can i skip the nuts?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Of course! The recipe works great with just chocolate, or you can replace nuts with crushed pretzels or sprinkles.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764949929411\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">does humidity affect toffee?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It really can! Very humid days can soften the toffee slightly. So if possible, choose a dry day for candy making.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"2088\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/toffee\/?tp_image_id=91820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_152-1392x2088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_152-1392x2088.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_152-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_152-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_152-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOToffee_Shot3_152-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-list\"><header><div class=\"block-post-listing__title cwp-inner\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-more-sweet-treats-to-try\">More Sweet Treats To Try!<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\"><article class=\"post-summary m-list\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/salted-caramels\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOSaltedCaramels_Shot3_208-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 138px, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOSaltedCaramels_Shot3_208-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOSaltedCaramels_Shot3_208-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSOSaltedCaramels_Shot3_208-276x368.jpg 276w\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/salted-caramels\/?tp_image_id=91788\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/salted-caramels\/\">Salted Caramels<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary m-list\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/kettle-corn-recipe\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Homemade-Kettle-Corn-Recipe-14-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 138px, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Homemade-Kettle-Corn-Recipe-14-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Homemade-Kettle-Corn-Recipe-14-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Homemade-Kettle-Corn-Recipe-14-276x368.jpg 276w\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/kettle-corn-recipe\/?tp_image_id=83291\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/kettle-corn-recipe\/\">Easy Kettle Corn<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary m-list\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/salted-chocolate-brownie-bites\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Salted-Brownie-Bites-5-1-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Salted Chocolate Brownie Bites\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 138px, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Salted-Brownie-Bites-5-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Salted-Brownie-Bites-5-1-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Salted-Brownie-Bites-5-1-276x368.jpg 276w\" data-pin-description=\"These salted chocolate brownie bites are quick and easy to make with nuts (almonds and walnuts), dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, sea salt and mini chocolate chips. 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311.3 23 256 79.3 200.7 23 111.4 15.6 53.6 64.3-21.6 127.6-10.6 230.8 43 285.5l175.4 178.7c10 10.2 23.4 15.9 37.6 15.9 14.3 0 27.6-5.6 37.6-15.8L469 285.6c53.5-54.7 64.7-157.9-10.6-221.3zm-23.6 187.5L259.4 430.5c-2.4 2.4-4.4 2.4-6.8 0L77.2 251.8c-36.5-37.2-43.9-107.6 7.3-150.7 38.9-32.7 98.9-27.8 136.5 10.5l35 35.7 35-35.7c37.8-38.5 97.8-43.2 136.5-10.6 51.1 43.1 43.5 113.9 7.3 150.8z\"><\/path><\/symbol><symbol id=\"tasty-recipes-icon-heart-solid\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><title>heart solid<\/title> <desc>heart solid icon<\/desc><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M462.3 62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/symbol><\/defs><\/svg>\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"600\" 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class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\">Ali<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"detail-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"icon-color.color\"><use xlink:href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-clock\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time:<\/span> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\">10 mins<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 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class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (226g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (200g) granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> fine sea salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> semisweet chocolate chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 tablespoons<\/span> finely-chopped almonds or walnuts, for topping (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode\">\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__container\">\n\t\t<label class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"tasty_recipes_697dbe1965cde_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-slider tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-round\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-tasty-recipes-customization=\"button-color.background button-text-color.color\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label for=\"tasty_recipes_697dbe1965cde_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__label\">Cook Mode<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__helper\">\n\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going 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Place over low heat, stirring gently and frequently with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\"><b>Prevent crystallization.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Before the mixture boils, dip a pastry brush in warm water and brush down any sugar crystals clinging to the sides of the pan. (This helps keep the toffee from seizing or turning grainy.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\"><b>Bring to a boil.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Increase the heat to medium. Continue stirring gently as the mixture comes to a steady boil. Be patient \u2014 don\u2019t crank up the heat, which can cause scorching.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\"><b>Cook to hard crack.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clip a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48I23Bo\">candy thermometer<\/a> to the side of the pan, making sure the tip does not touch the bottom. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, turns a deep golden color, and reaches <\/span>305\u00b0F (151\u00b0C, hard crack stage)<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This can take 10\u201315 minutes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\"><b>Add vanilla &amp; pour.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Immediately remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract (the mixture will bubble vigorously). Quickly pour the hot toffee into the prepared pan, tilting or spreading it with a spatula into an even layer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\"><b>Top with chocolate.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Let the toffee sit for 5 minutes, then sprinkle evenly with the chocolate chips. Cover the pan loosely with foil or an inverted baking sheet for another 5 minutes to trap heat. Remove cover and use a spatula or offset knife to spread the melted chocolate into a smooth, even layer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\"><b>Finish &amp; cool.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sprinkle with chopped almonds and flaky sea salt, if desired. Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate is firm (you can refrigerate briefly to speed this up, but room temp gives the best snap). 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