Description
Crunchy Homemade Toffee Bits deliver sweet, buttery magic straight from your kitchen. Golden caramel pieces crackling with rich flavor promise delightful moments of pure indulgence for dessert lovers and baking enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Crunchy Homemade Toffee Bits
Main Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted American butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Prepare a small rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Select a heavy-bottomed saucepan and melt butter over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Introduce sugar and salt to the melted butter, whisking energetically for approximately one minute until the ingredients harmonize into a uniform mixture.
- Maintain constant stirring while cooking the mixture, watching for a transformation resembling melted peanut butter in color and texture.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, aiming for 295 to 305°F (146 to 152°C). This process typically requires around 10 minutes of careful attention.
- If the mixture shows signs of separation during cooking, immediately remove from heat and vigorously whisk to recombine, then return to the heat and continue cooking.
- Carefully transfer the molten toffee onto the prepared baking sheet, using smooth motions to distribute it into an even, thin layer.
- Allow the toffee to cool and solidify completely at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes.
- Once hardened, transfer the toffee sheet to a cutting board or place inside a resealable plastic bag.
- Fracture the toffee into small, irregular pieces using a mallet, rolling pin, or heavy kitchen tool. Alternatively, use a sharp serrated knife to create precise cuts.
- Store the toffee bits in an airtight container, where they will remain fresh for up to one week at room temperature.
Notes
- Precise temperature control is crucial for achieving the perfect toffee texture, so use a reliable candy thermometer.
- Constant stirring prevents burning and ensures even caramelization of sugar and butter.
- Work quickly when pouring hot toffee to create a thin, even layer for maximum crunchiness.
- Breaking toffee into bits offers flexibility – use a mallet for rustic pieces or a knife for uniform chunks.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Homemade toffee bits are versatile and can elevate desserts like ice cream, cookies, and cake toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg