Nutmeg Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Crunchy, buttery, and draped in a glossy layer of semi-sweet chocolate, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. The caramel base is cooked low and slow to a deep amber hard-crack stage, giving it that satisfying snap and rich, toasty flavor that store-bought candy rarely delivers. Chopped almonds are layered both beneath the toffee and pressed into the chocolate on top, so every piece has serious texture from edge to edge. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the finish pulls the whole thing together, balancing the sweetness in the best possible way. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just butter, sugar, chocolate, and almonds — so there's no need to scan labels for hidden spice blends or warm-spice additives that can sneak into confections. It's a naturally clean recipe that lets the caramel and chocolate do all the talking. Break it into rustic shards and pile them onto a plate, or box them up as a gift that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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