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Crispy Christmas Crack Toffee Recipe with Sea Salt Chocolate

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A quick and easy holiday treat featuring a crispy toffee base topped with melted bittersweet chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water. Stir gently to combine over medium heat.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan, making sure it doesn’t touch the bottom. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring and cook until it reaches 300°F (150°C), the hard crack stage, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Quickly pour the hot toffee onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to about 1/8-inch thickness using a spatula. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle 12 ounces of bittersweet chocolate chips evenly over the warm toffee. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to soften, then spread the melted chocolate smoothly with an offset spatula.
  6. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt evenly over the warm chocolate.
  7. Allow the toffee to cool and harden at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to speed up cooling.
  8. Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the hard crack stage (300°F/150°C) to avoid bitterness. Work quickly when spreading the hot toffee and chocolate. Warm the spatula under hot water if chocolate starts to seize. Let the toffee cool completely before breaking to avoid stickiness. For vegan or dairy-free versions, substitute vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Corn syrup can be replaced with golden syrup or honey but may affect texture.

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