Easy Butter Toffee

Oh my gosh. This is amazing! Buttery, crisp, chocolatey, and nutty. All in one bite, and ready in about 20 minutes. There's some much RIGHT with this.

I've never made toffee before. Mostly because I was afraid. And also because I heard that you can't walk away from the stove for a SECOND. That's actually true, but I decided to make the "commitment to stir" and boy did it pay off! And, it only took 12 minutes! 

Quick, easy and made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!

Easy Butter Toffee

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Set the pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the butter melts. Continue to cook and stir over medium to medium-high heat until the mixture turns amber. If you stop stirring, the butter and sugar will separate! If you're using a candy thermometer, get the mixture to about 300 degrees, the "hard crack" stage. 
Spread the mixture out onto a large piece of parchment paper. 
While still hot, top the toffee with the chocolate chips. Wait 1 minute, to give them a chance to soften. Spread the chocolate over the toffee. Top with the nuts (I decided to top only half with nuts...). Refrigerate 10 minutes, until chocolate sets. Break into pieces and devour!
Serves 6-8