Homemade candy might seem intimidating, but I’m here to tell you that toffee bark is no more difficult to make than cookies or muffins are. There are lots of different kinds to try, too, like pecan Christmas crack, peppermint bark, and now this crispy, crackly chocolate toffee!

What is Toffee?

Toffee is butterscotch or caramel that has been brought to what is known as the “hard crack stage” in candy making. Simply put, the temperature of the butter and sugar mixture must reach 295-310°F (149-154°C).

In this recipe, we are going raise the temperature to just 295°F and you are going to have to break out your candy thermometer, either that or run the risk of ruining a batch of toffee! Yikes!

How to Make Toffee

  • Grease pan and sprinkle chopped nuts in the bottom. (If desired)
  • Bring ingredients to a boil for about 12 minutes. Insert and read the candy thermometer. If it goes up to 295-310°F, you are good to go! Remove from heat!
  • Stir in vanilla and pour into the prepared pan.

Prepare melted chocolate according to recipe notes and pour it over the toffee. Cool completely before breaking it up into bark…and sneaking a piece, or two!

How to Store It

You can store Toffee the same way you would store any other type of candy with chocolate. Just make sure it’s in a cool dry place, away from sunlight and well hidden from your husband, and it should be fine.

When I was a kid, I used to buy Heath bars and freeze them. You can freeze this chocolate toffee too…and even eat it that way (warning…it’s hard)! I like to pack it into wax paper-lined Christmas tins, and give it away as gifts or bring it to a party.

Christmas Toffee is a yearly tradition that’s as much fun to make as it is to eat! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!

Classic Dessert Recipe

  • Pecan Christmas Crack – a ritz cracker toffee
  • CopyCat PayDay Candy Bars – ready in under 15 mins!
  • Easy Peanut Butter Fudge – easy, creamy homemade fudge
  • Scotcheroos – just 6 simple ingredients!
  • Homemade Peppermint Bark – better than store-bought!
  • Saltine Toffee – ready in no time

Favorite Toffee Recipe

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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