Decadent Microwave Butter Toffee

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans)

Instructions

1. Preparation Phase:
- Begin by preparing a microwave-safe, high-heat resistant dish (preferably glass), at least 2 quarts in size.
- Lightly grease the dish with butter to prevent sticking.

2. Toffee Preparation:
- In the prepared dish, combine the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and water.
- Stir gently with a heat-resistant spoon until all ingredients are roughly combined.

3. Cooking the Toffee in the Microwave:
- Place the dish into the microwave and set it to high power. Microwave for PT3M (3 minutes).
- Carefully remove the dish (using oven mitts, as it will be hot), and stir the mixture to ensure even cooking.
- Return the dish to the microwave and continue microwaving on high power for another PT10M (10 minutes), stopping every 2 minutes to stir.
- The mixture should reach a deep amber color and a hard-crack stage (around 300°F if using a candy thermometer).

4. Chocolate and Nut Layer:
- Remove the dish from the microwave and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee.
- Let the chocolate sit for about 1 minute until it begins to melt.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface using a spatula.
- Quickly sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate layer, pressing them into the chocolate gently.

5. Setting the Toffee:
- Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature completely or refrigerate for about PT1H (1 hour) until the toffee is firm and set.

6. Final Touch:
- Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crispy.

Total Time

PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Microwave dessert, quick toffee, butter toffee recipe, homemade toffee, easy candy, chocolate toffee, nutty toffee, sweet treats, dessert recipe, microwave candy

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

2400 calories (600 calories per adult serving)

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