Milk Chocolate Toffee: Homemade Decadence

Make decadent milk chocolate toffee at home with this easy recipe. No candy thermometer required! Delicious milk chocolate toffee can be yours when you follow the simple steps to this fabulous homemade creation. Delightful variations are included as well. Milk chocolate toffee makes a fabulous gift on its own or as part of a handmade chocolate gift box.From someone who always vows to cook smarter, not harder, and loves making irresistible treats, this milk chocolate toffee recipe can’t be beat. If you’re craving buttery toffee covered in milk chocolate, you’re in the right place!

 

The Milk Chocolate Toffee Recipe Backstory

When my boys were young, they would each choose one holiday candy treat they wanted me to make. My eldest always chose peanut butter fudge, and my youngest always chose this milk chocolate toffee recipe. He prefers it without nuts, but when I was growing up, my mom always made it with toasted almonds. I’ve included both options here, along with some other delicious variations. What is milk chocolate toffee? In our family, it’s a buttery, crunchy sweet treat covered with milk chocolate. What is chocolate covered toffee called? Sometimes this recipe is known as toffee addiction or toffee temptation. We just call it the best toffee recipe ever. I hope you enjoy this easy homemade milk chocolate toffee recipe! 

Equipment Needed for Milk Chocolate Toffee

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For this easy milk chocolate toffee recipe, you will need:

1 2 to 3-quart nonstick saucepan (larger is better because of splatters)

1 rimmed baking sheet at least 12 by 18 inches in size

1 long-handled wooden spoon (the longer the handle, the more splatters will be avoided)

Aluminum foil

Ingredients for Milk Chocolate Toffee Candy

What is toffee made of? It’s always amazing to me how many kinds of candy can be made out of different combinations of butter and sugar. When making candy, the process is just as important as the ingredients. Just a little variation in the amount of time spent cooking the candy will make a huge difference in the end result. You could have soft, chewy candy or hard, brittle candy with just a few minutes adjustment in cooking time. The ingredients for toffee are quite simple.

2 cups butter (4 sticks, and only real butter will work in this recipe)

3 tablespoons water

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt

10-12 ounces milk chocolate chips (1 bag)

3/4 cup slivered, toasted almonds or chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions for Milk Chocolate Toffee Candy

If you are toasting the almonds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place the 3/4 cup of almonds on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. When the time is up, remove the pan from the oven and set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet or saucepan combine butter, water, sugar, vanilla and salt.

Melt over medium-high heat, stirring constantly and rapidly. Some recipes advise to brush down the sides of the pan with a wet brush periodically, but there is no need with a nonstick saucepan. I’m always too busy stirring to have time to brush down the sides anyway. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture starts to turn tan. The darker the color, the more brittle the toffee will be. The darkness is up to you. Just be careful not to scorch the mixture. When I last made this, I paid special attention to the color, and I cooked my toffee until it was about the color of peanut butter.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour immediately onto the foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. The hot mixture will go on top of the nuts, if you are using them.

Immediately sprinkle with milk chocolate chips. When the milk chocolate starts to look glossy, spread it with a spatula.

Let the milk chocolate toffee cool for 8 hours. Break it into chunks and store in an airtight container.

Toppings for Milk Chocolate Toffee

Milk chocolate toffee may be decorated with a variety of toppings for an extra festive touch. Sprinkling on some coarse sea salt is an easy way to give your toffee a little sparkle. You could also sprinkle on tiny pieces of nuts. The important thing to remember is to sprinkle on the decor while the milk chocolate is still warm and melted, so the sprinkles will stick.

Milk Chocolate Toffee Variations

With the addition of a variety of ingredients, there are some delicious variations of milk chocolate toffee that may be created. Here are some of my favorites. See what you think of these easy toffee candy options!

Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee

Be sure to add in the roasted almonds listed as an optional ingredient in the recipe. You can use the same foil-covered pan to toast the almonds on as you do for making the milk chocolate almond toffee. That is definitely a time-saver. You can also roast the almonds on a different pan, if you prefer. Just be sure to spread the almonds out on the pan evenly before pouring the toffee mixture over the top. The result is a light, buttery almond milk chocolate toffee that’s out of this world.

Milk Chocolate Cashew Toffee

Why not? Just as with my recipe for easy cashew caramel corn, some cashews or cashew pieces would not be amiss in a milk chocolate toffee recipe. No need to do any toasting! Just sprinkle the cashews on the foil-lined baking sheet and follow the  basic recipe. Enjoy your milk chocolate cashew caramel toffee!

Milk Chocolate Toffee with Macadamias

Mmmmm…what a tasty variation this is. Simply substitute macadamia nuts for the toasted almonds in the basic recipe. It’s up to you whether you keep the macadamia nuts whole or not. Fabulous!

Milk Chocolate Pecan Toffee

This milk chocolate pecan toffee recipe is as easy as the others. When I have made milk chocolate toffee with pecans, I used pecan pieces. Again, no need for toasting. Just spread 3/4 cup of pecan pieces on the foil-lined baking sheet and follow the basic recipe instructions. Amazing!

Milk Chocolate Toffee with Sea Salt

To make the milk chocolate toffee a bit more fancy, you can sprinkle on some coarse sea salt. After spreading the milk chocolate chips evenly over the toffee mixture, gather some sea salt and add distribute as much as you think you need. Be careful not to wait to long to use the sea salt. If the milk chocolate solidifies too much before you do the sprinkling, the sea salt might not stick. Lovely!

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Toffee

If you prefer semi-sweet chocolate over milk chocolate, you may certainly substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate for the milk chocolate chips. It’s a delicious taste experience as well!

How to Store Milk Chocolate Toffee

For the best quality toffee, good storage information is vital. Here’s some important information about storing milk chocolate toffee for optimum results.

How long does toffee last?

What is the shelf life for homemade toffee? How long does homemade toffee last? You will find answers anywhere from two weeks to eight months when stored in an airtight container. If the toffee gets too old, it might become grainy. If the milk chocolate toffee contains nuts, it may get moldy if left at room temperature for too long. If you made the milk chocolate toffee without nuts, the room temperature shelf life may be as long as eight months. According to the NewsWise website, the key is keeping it stored in a place where it is not exposed to heat or light, such as a pantry shelf. Can homemade milk chocolate toffee be frozen? Yes, it may be stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to three months.

 

Top Tips for the Best Toffee

Here are some common questions about making milk chocolate toffee. Maybe you are wondering the same thing. It’s always best to ask in order to avoid milk chocolate toffee disappointment.

What size baking sheet should I use? In order to ensure that the toffee doesn’t turn out to be too thick and difficult to break apart, I recommend using a baking sheet that’s at least 12 inches by 18 inches in size. The toffee will have plenty of room to spread out when it is poured.

Should you spread the toffee out with a spatula after pouring it into the pan? No, and I had to learn this lesson the hard way. I was trying to see if I could create lines in the toffee for the chocolate to cling to when it was spread. That was a bad idea. The crystal formation process was disrupted, and I ended up with a gritty, soft toffee base instead of a crunchy one. It was very disappointing, but you can learn from my mistake.

Do I really need to line the baking sheet with foil? Definitely! When the toffee cools, you want to make sure it’s easy to break into pieces. Lining the pan with foil makes all the difference with this chocolate covered toffee. It also helps with cleanup!

Is the saucepan tough to clean after the toffee is cooked in it? If you have a nonstick saucepan, cleanup is easy. With a nonstick pan, hand-washing is best. Just put some soap and hot water in the saucepan and let it sit in the sink for a few minutes. The hard butter candy residue will dissolve and this chocolate covered toffee recipe cleanup will be a snap.

How do you get chocolate to stick to toffee? It’s true, sometimes the chocolate will just slip right off of the buttery surface of the toffee when you break it apart. Here’s how to avoid that. Timing is everything! After pouring the toffee mixture into the pan, quickly sprinkle the chocolate pieces on. If you act fast enough, some of the chocolate chips will sink down into the toffee mixture slightly. When you spread the chocolate after it becomes glossy, the pieces that have partially sunk into the hardening toffee will provide traction for the rest of the chocolate and you will have no chocolate slippage when breaking the candy apart. It really works!

For the best toffee chocolate, follow these simple tips in this chocolate covered toffee recipe. If you ever have a question about making chocolate toffee that hasn’t been covered here, please let me know. I’m always happy to help if I can.

Packaging Milk Chocolate Toffee as a Gift

Milk chocolate toffee makes a festive holiday gift, and there are many ways to package it. You could place the toffee pieces in an airtight plastic holiday container. A cute tin lined with wax paper would make an ideal repository for this chocolate covered toffee. Perhaps the most decorative gift idea is to package milk chocolate almond toffee in a jar. Add a square of colorful cloth tied onto the lid with a ribbon for an eye-pleasing present to bring a smile to someone’s face.

 

Looking for Other Easy Treat Ideas?

Easy, creamy peanut butter fudge is always a hit around here, as are homemade dark chocolate raspberry truffles, white chocolate raspberry truffles, and dark chocolate peppermint bark.You might also like to try making chocolate scotcheroos, which are great for camping or for parties. Add some fun to movie night with cashew caramel corn. Bake up some easy cookies with a 3-ingredient, versatile recipe.

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