Chewy Toffee Bites Recipe
Deliciously rich and chewy homemade toffee bites topped with melted semisweet chocolate, toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. These bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a perfect balance of buttery caramel and crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 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
Toppings
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Tools
- 2 standard-size silicone ice cube molds
Instructions
- Melt the Sugar: In a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted, about 1 minute. Repeat this process by adding the remaining sugar 1/4 cup at a time, allowing each portion to melt before adding the next. Continue until all sugar is melted and the mixture turns a deep amber brown. Use an instant-read or candy thermometer to check that the temperature reaches between 275º to 280ºF.
- Add Butter: Remove the pot from heat. Whisk constantly while adding cold butter cubes two at a time, allowing each group to melt completely before adding more. This step ensures a smooth, creamy toffee base.
- Pour Toffee: Carefully divide the hot toffee mixture among the 30 compartments of the silicone ice cube molds, filling each with about 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of mini semisweet chocolate chips over each toffee portion. Let them sit for about 2 minutes until the chocolate chips melt.
- Spread Chocolate and Add Toppings: Using the back of a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon, gently spread the melted chocolate chips into an even layer over the toffee. Then immediately top each with coarsely chopped toasted pecans and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Chill to Set: Place the molds in the refrigerator and chill until the toffee bites have fully set, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Once set, pop the bites out of the molds and enjoy your chewy toffee treats!
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature to ensure perfect toffee consistency.
- Cold butter helps achieve a smooth texture when added to hot sugar.
- Silicone molds ease removal and provide uniform size for the bites.
- Store toffee bites in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and top only with chocolate and sea salt.
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