4 Ingredient Toffee

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
4 Ingredient Toffee
90 min.
36
92kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful 4 Ingredient Toffee, a treat that perfectly balances simplicity and flavor. With just four easy-to-find ingredients, this recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also adheres to a low FODMAP diet, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, this toffee is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

Imagine the rich aroma of sugar and butter bubbling away on the stove, transforming into a golden, crunchy toffee that melts in your mouth. Topped with luscious semisweet chocolate and a sprinkle of finely chopped pecans, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This toffee is perfect for serving as an antipasti, a starter, or even as a sweet snack to enjoy throughout the day.

Ready in just 90 minutes, this recipe yields 36 delicious pieces, each containing only 92 calories. It's an easy and rewarding way to create a homemade treat that everyone will love. So gather your ingredients, grab your candy thermometer, and get ready to whip up a batch of this irresistible toffee that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • cup sugar 
  • cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 0.5 cup pecans finely chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat sugar, butter and water to boiling in heavy 2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring constantly, to 300°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.)
  2. Immediately pour toffee onto ungreased large cookie sheet. If necessary, quickly spread mixture to 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand about 1 minute or until chips are completely softened.
  4. Spread softened chocolate evenly over toffee.
  5. Sprinkle with pecans.
  6. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour, or refrigerate if desired, until firm. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories92kcal
Protein1.48%
Fat68.29%
Carbs30.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.22
Glycemic Load
3.88
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.0347826254109%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:91.66kcal
4.58%
Fat:7.14g
10.99%
Saturated Fat:1.7g
10.61%
Carbohydrates:7.11g
2.37%
Net Carbohydrates:6.77g
2.46%
Sugar:6.52g
7.25%
Cholesterol:0.15mg
0.05%
Sodium:59.85mg
2.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.35g
0.7%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.07%
Vitamin A:227.65IU
4.55%
Copper:0.05mg
2.5%
Magnesium:6.44mg
1.61%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Fiber:0.35g
1.38%
Phosphorus:12.14mg
1.21%
Iron:0.2mg
1.11%