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Stacked pieces of crunchy toffee topped with coarse salt and chopped nuts.

Pecan and Almond Chocolate Toffee

This Pecan and Almond Chocolate Toffee is a crisp buttery candy layered with toasted pecans, dark and milk chocolate, and a delicate almond topping for a rich, gift-worthy homemade treat.
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Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pecan and Almond Chocolate Toffee

Ingredients

  • 1 c sliced almonds
  • 1 c toasted pecans
  • 1 c unsalted butter cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 5 oz dark chocolate 60 to 72% cacao, coarsely chopped
  • 4 oz milk chocolate coarsely chopped

Instructions

Prepare the pan.

  • Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan and set aside.

Process the almonds.

  • Place the sliced almonds in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse until the almonds form a fine powder. Transfer the almond powder to a small bowl and set aside.

Chop the pecans.

  • In the same food processor, pulse the toasted pecans for 1 to 2 seconds, or until they are coarsely chopped but not powdered. Set aside.

Prepare the toffee base.

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is about halfway melted, add the sugar and water. Cook over low heat, stirring very gently, until the mixture is fully combined.

Cook the toffee.

  • Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F, about 15 minutes. The mixture will bubble and turn golden brown. If the browning appears uneven, gently swirl the pan during cooking, but do not stir.

Prepare the chocolate.

  • While the toffee is cooking, place the dark chocolate and milk chocolate together in a medium bowl.

Add the pecans.

  • Once the toffee reaches 300°F, remove the saucepan from the heat and remove the candy thermometer. Stir in the chopped pecans.

Transfer to the pan.

  • Pour the hot toffee mixture into the prepared pan and allow it to spread evenly.

Add the chocolate layer.

  • Let the toffee rest for 1 minute. Sprinkle the chopped dark and milk chocolate evenly over the surface. Let the chocolate sit for about 3 minutes to melt, then use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer.

Finish with almond powder.

  • Sprinkle the almond powder evenly over the melted chocolate.

Chill the toffee.

  • Place the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until fully set.

Break into pieces.

  • Remove the pan from the freezer and use a sharp knife to break the toffee into pieces.

Notes

This Pecan and Almond Chocolate Toffee is generally gluten free as written. To keep it safely gluten free, confirm that the dark chocolate and milk chocolate are certified gluten free or free from hidden gluten-containing additives if needed for strict dietary requirements.