Christmas Walnut Toffee

Recipe View Prepare the Pan: Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Create the Toffee Base: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Add the water and stir to combine. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Achieve the Perfect Temperature: Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it doesn't touch the bottom. Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 290°F (145°C). This is the hard-crack stage. (15-20 minutes)

Recipe View Incorporate Walnuts: Once the temperature is reached, remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of the chopped walnuts. Stir vigorously to distribute the nuts evenly throughout the toffee. (1 minute)

Recipe View Pour and Cool: Pour the hot toffee mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Let it cool completely at room temperature. (1-2 hours)

Recipe View Prepare the Chocolate: Once the toffee is cooled and hardened, carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper. Melt the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method), or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until smooth. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Chocolate Coating and Walnut Sprinkle: Spread half of the melted chocolate evenly over one side of the toffee slab. Sprinkle with half of the remaining chopped walnuts, gently pressing them into the chocolate. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Repeat and Set: Allow the chocolate to set completely before repeating the process on the other side of the toffee with the remaining chocolate and walnuts. (30-45 minutes)

Recipe View Break and Serve: Once the chocolate has fully set, break the toffee slab into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.