Chewy Toffee Bites Recipe
These Chewy Toffee Bites are a delightful homemade treat combining rich caramelized sugar, buttery toffee, melted semisweet chocolate, toasted pecans, and a hint of flaky sea salt. Perfect for a satisfying sweet snack or a charming gift, these bites set quickly in silicone molds and offer a perfect balance of crunch and chewiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 30 toffee bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Topping
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- 2 standard-size silicone ice cube molds
Instructions
- Caramelize the Sugar: In a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar melts, about 1 minute. Continue adding the remaining sugar in 1/4 cup increments, allowing each to melt completely before adding the next. The sugar should turn a deep amber brown, and a candy thermometer should register between 275° to 280°F, indicating the hard crack stage.
- Add the Butter: Remove the pot from heat. Whisk constantly and add 2 cubes of cold unsalted butter at a time, allowing each addition to melt completely before adding the next. This creates a smooth, rich toffee base.
- Pour Toffee into Molds: Carefully divide the hot toffee among the 30 compartments of the silicone ice cube molds, approximately 1 tablespoon per compartment.
- Add Chocolate and Spread: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of mini semisweet chocolate chips over each toffee portion. Let them sit for about 2 minutes until the chocolate melts. Using the back of a 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon, gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
- Top and Set: Sprinkle coarsely chopped toasted pecans and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate layer on each bite. Refrigerate the molds until the toffee sets firmly, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Notes
- Be cautious when handling hot sugar to avoid burns.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar reaches the correct temperature.
- Silicone molds work best for easy removal of the toffee bites.
- Store the finished toffee bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Can substitute pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts as desired.
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