Chocolate Toffee with Festive Sprinkles

This buttery, crunchy toffee is one of those treats that seems fancy but comes together with just a few ingredients. Every time I make it, people are blown away by how simple—and how insanely delicious—it is. Traditional toffee is topped with chopped nuts, but I always use sprinkles instead because of my nut allergy, and honestly… it makes it so cute and festive!

Ingredients

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

• Sprinkles of your choice

Instructions

1. Prep the Pan: Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.

2. Cook the Toffee:

• Melt butter and sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

• When it starts boiling, stir as little as possible to avoid separation.

• Cook until it turns a deep amber color—this part happens fast!

• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

3. Pour & Spread: Pour the hot toffee onto your foil-lined pan and spread evenly.

4. Add Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them melt for 2–3 minutes, then smooth the chocolate out.

5. Add Sprinkles: Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm so they stick perfectly.

6. Set & Crack: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, then lift and drop the slab to break into pieces.

7. Serve or Gift: Perfect for parties, cookie trays, and easy homemade gifts.

The vanilla stirred in at the end adds a warm richness that pairs perfectly with the buttery crunch and smooth chocolate.

Toffee Troubleshooting (Quick Tips!)

If your toffee starts to look oily or separated, here’s how to save it:

Fix It:

• Add 1–2 tbsp hot water and stir gently

• Turn the heat down if it’s boiling too hard

• Keep cooking—sometimes it comes back together on its own

Prevent It:

• Use a heavy-bottomed pan

• Bring to a boil slowly

• Don’t stir once it’s boiling

• Add vanilla at the very end

These little tricks make toffee come out smooth, buttery, and perfect every time! ✨