Soy Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Buttery, crunchy, and draped in a glossy layer of chocolate, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of soy — real butter, granulated sugar, whole almonds, and semi-sweet chocolate chips — so there's no need to squint at labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The technique is simpler than it looks: you're essentially cooking a classic hard-crack caramel, pouring it over a bed of almonds, and letting the residual heat do the work of melting the chocolate on top. That two-layer approach — crunchy toffee below, smooth chocolate above, with more almonds pressed right into the surface — gives you incredible texture in every single piece. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end pulls everything together and makes the sweetness really sing. Break it into jagged shards and pile them on a plate, and it looks far more impressive than the effort involved. It also keeps beautifully once set, making it a great make-ahead option for holidays, gifting, or just keeping something special on the counter.
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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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