Learn how to make Homemade Toffee candy. It is so simple and easy, and it makes the best edible gift during the holiday season.

Homemade Toffee Recipe

Candy making can feel intimidating, especially when a candy thermometer is needed. This recipe for homemade toffee candy is so simple and so delicious and the good news…no candy thermometer required! You just stir and stir and stir…watch as it turns a golden caramel color and then take it off the heat and quickly pour it into the prepared pie plates to set.

What are the ingredients for Homemade Toffee Candy?

2 sticks butter, salted
3 tablespoons water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Chopped almonds, roasted and salted (optional)
1/2 cup whole almonds, salted and roasted (more if desired)
1 1/2 cup Guittard Milk Chocolate Chips (THE BEST!!)

How to make Homemade Toffee Candy

Butter two 9-inch pie plates (or for a thicker toffee use one 10-inch pie plate). You could also line the pie plates with parchment paper for a non stick solution.
Divide the whole almonds between the two prepared pie plates. Place the whole almonds on the buttered pie plates, spaced apart from each other.
In a heavy duty saucepan, add the butter, water and sugar. Cook on HIGH heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil (it will start to become frothy). Continue stirring until mixture turns the light brown.
Remove from the heat and immediately pour it into the buttered pie plates.
Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Let set for a couple of minutes, the heat from the candy will melt the chocolate. Gently spread the melted chocolate with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with chopped almonds (if desired).
Let the chocolate set, up to two hours or overnight.
Store the candy in an air tight container at room temperature.

*This recipe for homemade toffee freezes great too! After frozen you will need to let it thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes or more before eating.

Homemade Toffee

Delicious homemade toffee. This recipe is so easy and simple...no candy thermometer required!

Author Kami - NoBiggie.net

Ingredients

2 sticks salted butter
3 tablespoons water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup almonds roasted and salted (optional)
1/2 cup whole almonds roasted and salted
1 1/2 cup Guittard Milk Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Butter two 9-inch pie plates (or for a thicker toffee use one 10-inch pie plate). You can also pour it into a 9x9 or 9x13 inch dish lined with parchment paper.
Divide the whole almonds between the two prepared pie plates. Place the whole almonds on the buttered pie plates, spaced apart from each other.
In a heavy duty saucepan, add the butter, water and sugar. Cook on HIGH heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil (it will start to become frothy). Continue stirring until mixture turns a light brown caramel color and starts to thicken.
Remove from the heat and immediately pour it into the buttered pie plates.
Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Let set for a couple of minutes, the heat from the candy will melt the chocolate. Gently spread the melted chocolate with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with chopped almonds while the chocolate is still warm (nuts are optional).
Let the chocolate set, up to two hours or overnight. When set, break it into pieces and enjoy!
Store the candy in an air tight container at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

*This recipe for homemade toffee freezes great too! After frozen you will need to let it thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes or more before eating.

Making This Recipe? Tag us on Instagram: @NoBiggie using the hashtag #NoBiggieRecipes, so we can see what you are making in the kitchen!

I got impatient waiting for the chocolate to set, and as you can see in the photo below, you can see that the toffee lightened a lot in color after being in the freezer. This recipe freezes great. We love to make a double batch and freeze half for later!

Questions about how to make Homemade Toffee Candy:

What to do if the butter separates from the sugar?

This recipe is so easy, to avoid the butter separating from the sugar, just make sure to stir it constantly while it’s on the cook top on high heat. The process really does not take very long, but you need to stay with it and keep stirring while its cooking.

Do you need a candy thermometer to make homemade toffee?

No. When you see the butter sugar mixture turn that caramel color, you are ready to pour it into the prepared dishes…no candy thermometer needed!

What kind of nuts should you use to make homemade toffee candy?

-We used roasted salted whole almonds. We keep some whole inside the candy and chop up about 1/4 cup of the almonds to sprinkle some on top of the melted chocolate before it’s set. Pecans would also be delicious. Or you can keep the nuts out if that is what you prefer.