One of the things I enjoy about Christmas is making special treats for people I love. Last year I made this toffee brittle with chocolate and sea salt and everyone really loved it – so I made it again for this year. It is simple and really has all you need in a food choice – fat, sugar and salt. Ahem.
I don’t have permission to reprint the recipe so I’m just going to link you to it. Toffee Brittle With Chocolate and Sea Salt.
I do have permission to show you all my photos, though, to help you as you make it yourself.
First you toast the nuts. I used pecans but last year I used walnuts and that was just as good.
Then you cook the butter and sugar to the hard crack stage. Just keep stirring so it doesn’t burn.
Spread your toffee in a butter baking sheet. It really is shiny at this point.
And then top it with chocolate chips. The heat from the toffee melts the chips within a few minutes. So simple!
When it has cooled for a bit sprinkle sea salt on top of the chocolate. Don’t knock the salt and chocolate combo until you’ve tried it. It’s goooooood.
After it has cooled you can break it into bite sized pieces and store it in a pretty tin.
All that’s left to do now is share. And eat. Mmmm.
Nora Said,
You’re killing me. Of course, a recipe with the words “hard crack” in it before I’ve had my coffee might have something to do with it, but that looks fantastic. My sister-in-law was smart enough to get the toffee recipe from my college boyfriend’s mother before I dumped him, and she’s made it every year since. Delicious!!
Manise Said,
That sounds great! Salt and chocolate is an awesome combo imho.
Kris Said,
yummy! love the chocolate and salt combo – especially when I’m PMSing – I can get everything I crave in one fell swoop. this one looks like a must make.
Kim Said,
Oh. MY!!!!
margene Said,
My favorite candy! When I was a kid we made candy with mom. She had a sweet tooth like no other and was such a great baker and candy maker.
Gale Said,
That toffee looks great. To round out the food group issue, I suggest a spiked coffee of some sort to go with the toffee. That way you will cover all 4 major food groups: fat, sugar, salt and alcohol.
jill Said,
Looks yummy and remarkably simple to make. Thanks for the link. Hope it’s a great Monday!
Sara Said,
Now that looks really good! I might just have to try to make it…
Jo-Ann Said,
Ohmigosh! I am definitely going to make this one, looks soooo yummy!!!
Cathy R Said,
I think I gained five pounds just looking at the pictures. YUM!
Donna Said,
I agree with Gale – some spiked coffee would be perfect. Another great recipe for me to ponder. Thank you Carole.
blogless sharon Said,
looks delish.
Beth Said,
We make toffee similar to that each year with nuts sprinkled on the top. I think this year I’ll try the salt on a batch. Looks great!
Carol Said,
I’m printing out the recipe NOW. I love salt and chocolate. Have you tried the Mo’s Bacon Bar? Heavenly.
Kathode Ray Tube Said,
Looks fabulous and I am dying for some salty-sweet treats! Thanks for the tip.
Hillary Said,
Yum!
Julie Said,
Yummy, that looks delicious! I love sweet and salty.
Teyani Said,
yummmmmmmmmmm
Anne Said,
Um. Share?
elizabeth Said,
You’re killing me! Yum!!!
Stephanie Said,
OMG! Yum! I’m printing it and I’m going to make it next weekend. Thanks for the great idea.
Kat Said,
mmmmm. Lots of candy recipes today.
Tonni Said,
That sounds yummy! I’m going to have to make this…. it won’t even require a trip to the grocery as I have all the ingredients! I made the chocolate peanut butter ganache pie recipe you posted earlier for one of the Thanksgiving deserts. It was rich and yummy. The only thing I changed was to use the bittersweet dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
Tina M. Said,
Sweet Zombie Jeebus! You’re killing me with the sea salt and chocolate… *drool* I’d make mine with almonds. and dried cranberries. Mmm…
I love your whisk, by the way.
Kelli Said,
My friends and family are all getting toffee for Christmas this year, but it won’t be chock-full of fun things like yours. No chocolate for my uncle, he’s allergic. No nuts for my father, he doesn’t like them. So, just plain toffee for most of them.
kathy b Said,
OH I am going to have someone make that for mE!!!!!!
Hmmmm, fireman? Daughter? WOW!
Thank you for the pictures and I am so glad my eyes are not in trouble. Your snowflakes frightened me initially! Thought i was seeing floaters!
Cookie Said,
That looks AMAZING!
Did I mention that I currently have PMS?
margaret poole Said,
I was reading 100 things about you (got halfway through and noticed your favorite pizza place is the Cape Cod Cafe in Brockton.) Mine, too. Haven’t been there for a few years but love their linguica pizza with the little chopped-up pieces. Always thought it was the best pizza around.
Kim Said,
Congratulations on the Tastespotting sighting! You have totally corrupted me by introducing me to that website…aggh…..
Sarah Said,
This sounds amazing. Now I just need to figure out a way to cook the candy and get it out of the house before the two of us devour it.
Liz Said,
I’m so making this tonight! A great gift to send my family. Thanks for sharing!
janna Said,
Yum!!!!
Leslie Said,
Oh, wow, that looks amazing! Now that I have braces, though, my eating options have become severely limited. Boo!
JessaLu Said,
Swedish meatballs and now this. You suck.
(yes, I’m reading backwards. ;op)
Li_B Said,
I LOVE salt and chocolate as in chocolate covered pretzels. And I’m not much of a chocolate eater. Good thing, as it’s not in our post health issue diet