Description
Georgians cherish this melt-in-your-mouth georgia toffee as a sweet treasure passed through generations. Rich butter and sugar caramelize into a delightful treat that connects you with traditional Southern confectionery craftsmanship.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (150 g / 5.3 oz) pecans, chopped (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.2 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prep Surface: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for effortless toffee extraction.
- Caramelize Base: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring consistently to prevent burning while allowing ingredients to transform and develop deep, rich flavors.
- Perfect Color Development: Monitor the mixture attentively, watching for a golden-brown hue that signals optimal caramelization and flavor intensity. Remove from heat and swiftly incorporate vanilla extract, stirring vigorously to distribute aromatic essence throughout.
- Layer Creation: Pour the molten toffee onto prepared parchment, spreading evenly with a heat-resistant spatula. Immediately distribute chocolate chips across the surface, leveraging residual heat to melt them into a glossy, uniform coating.
- Chocolate and Nut Finish: Smooth melted chocolate into a seamless layer, then generously scatter chopped pecans, gently pressing to secure them against the chocolate surface.
- Cooling and Setting: Refrigerate the toffee for 1-2 hours until completely solidified. Once set, fracture or slice into rustic, irregular pieces that showcase the artisanal nature of the confection.
- Storage: Preserve the toffee in an airtight container, maintaining its delicate texture and rich flavor profile in a cool environment.
Notes
- Manage Heat Precisely: Maintain medium-high temperature consistently to prevent burning, ensuring smooth caramelization without scorching the sugar and butter mixture.
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Stir gently and continuously during cooking to create a smooth, glossy toffee texture, avoiding grainy or lumpy consistency.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Allow residual heat from hot toffee to melt chocolate chips naturally, creating a seamless, even chocolate layer without additional heating.
- Customize Nut Options: Swap pecans with almonds, walnuts, or completely omit nuts for dietary preferences while maintaining the toffee’s rich, indulgent flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg