Mushroom Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Crunchy, buttery, and deeply satisfying, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. A rich amber toffee base gets poured over a bed of chopped almonds, then blanketed in melted semi-sweet chocolate and finished with another layer of nuts and a pinch of flaky sea salt — it's a genuinely stunning combination of textures and flavors. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples and zero fussy fillers, which means there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that shouldn't be there. Cooking the toffee to the hard-crack stage gives it that signature snap, and the chocolate layer melts right onto the surface while everything is still hot, so no extra steps are needed. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end pulls the sweetness into perfect balance. Break it into rustic shards and pile them on a plate — it looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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16 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 ½ cups whole raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it on a heatproof surface near the stove. Spread half the chopped almonds (about 3/4 cup) in a single, even layer across the parchment.
- 2
Combine the butter, sugar, water, and fine salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, then clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) — the hard-crack stage — and turns a deep amber color, about 10–12 minutes. Watch closely once the mixture begins to color, as it can darken quickly.
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