Chewy Toffee Bites with Chocolate, Pecans, and Sea Salt Recipe
Chewy Toffee Bites are a delightful homemade treat combining rich caramelized sugar, creamy butter, and a silky chocolate topping adorned with toasted pecans and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. These bite-sized confections are perfect for any occasion, offering a satisfying balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors with a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 30 toffee bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee
- 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, for sprinkling
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 sugar is melted and amber in color, about 1 minute. Repeat adding sugar 1/4 cup at a time, allowing each addition to melt completely before adding the next. Continue until all sugar is melted and reaches 275° to 280°F on a candy thermometer, indicating the hard crack stage.
- Add butter: Remove the pot from heat. Whisk in the cubed cold butter two pieces at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each batch to melt fully into the caramel before adding more. This creates a smooth, rich toffee base.
- Portion toffee: Divide the toffee evenly among 30 compartments in two standard-size silicone ice cube molds, using about 1 tablespoon per compartment. This ensures uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Add chocolate topping: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of mini semisweet chocolate chips over each toffee-filled compartment. Let sit undisturbed for about 2 minutes to allow the chips to melt.
- Spread chocolate and garnish: Using the back of a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon, gently spread the melted chocolate chips into an even layer over each toffee bite. Immediately top each with chopped toasted pecans and a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance flavor and texture contrast.
- Set in refrigerator: Place the molds in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour, until the toffee bites are fully set and firm.
Notes
- Using a candy thermometer is crucial to achieve the perfect toffee texture and prevent burning.
- Cold butter helps create a smooth texture; add slowly to ensure proper emulsification.
- Silicone ice cube molds are ideal for easy removal of the toffee bites once set.
- Store finished toffee bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Toasted pecans can be substituted with other nuts like almonds or walnuts if preferred.
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