Description
Southern hospitality meets sweet indulgence in this Georgia Toffee recipe, where buttery caramel and rich chocolate create an irresistible Southern delicacy. Crunch, sweetness, and pure Southern charm await you in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Georgia Toffee
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams / 7 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (150 grams / 5.3 ounces) pecans, chopped (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1 cup (175 grams / 6.2 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare a sturdy baking surface by laying down parchment paper or a silicone mat to ensure easy candy removal and minimal cleanup.
- Combine sugar, butter, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, creating a smooth mixture that will transform into rich, golden toffee.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high temperature, stirring consistently to prevent burning and encourage even caramelization.
- Monitor the cooking process carefully using a candy thermometer, allowing the syrup to reach precisely 300°F (hard crack stage), which guarantees a crisp, brittle texture.
- Once the desired temperature is achieved, swiftly remove the saucepan from heat and immediately pour the molten toffee onto the prepared surface.
- Gently tilt the pan to spread the toffee evenly, creating a thin, uniform layer that will cool into a delicate, crunchy confection.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips across the hot toffee, allowing them to melt naturally from the residual heat.
- Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate in a smooth, consistent layer, covering the entire toffee surface.
- Optionally, scatter chopped pecans or almonds over the chocolate while it remains soft, providing a delightful textural contrast.
- Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, then break into irregular, rustic pieces for serving.
- Store the toffee in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality butter for richer, smoother toffee that truly melts in your mouth.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control, ensuring the perfect golden-brown color and crisp texture.
- Break toffee into irregular pieces for a rustic, homemade look that adds visual appeal to your dessert presentation.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate layer to enhance the sweet-and-salty flavor profile, creating a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg