Chocolate Peanut Toffee
This Chocolate Peanut Toffee is irresistible! Crunchy buttery toffee topped with semi-sweet chocolate and roasted sea salt peanuts makes a perfect sweet treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup real butter unsalted
- 1 cup sugar granulated
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups roasted sea salt peanuts roasted
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Gather all ingredients and tools.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup real butter and 1 cup sugar. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Raise heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches a deep golden color, about 300°F, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract carefully as mixture may bubble up.
- Fold in 2 cups roasted sea salt peanuts until evenly coated.
- Pour toffee mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips over warm toffee. Let sit for a minute to soften, then spread melted chocolate evenly.
- Allow toffee to cool at room temperature until completely set, about 1-2 hours. Break into pieces to serve.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Rubber spatula
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for precise cooking temperature.
- Stir constantly to prevent burning and graininess.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Customize with spices or toppings for seasonal variations.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean up.