I’ve partnered with Clabber Girl for this homemade toffee recipe as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
I love making homemade toffee and it’s always a huge holiday hit when I add it to my cookie trays and dessert plates.
But this year I took my homemade toffee recipe to a whole new flavor zone with the addition of BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream Baking Chips.
Scrump-TIOUS.
New BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream Baking Chips are non-alcoholic, kosher dairy, semi-sweet baking chips that unleash true indulgence by bringing the smooth taste of BAILEYS® into your favorite homemade treats.
The premium baking chips made by Clabber Girl melt as easily and smoothly as any of the chocolate chips I’ve used in the past, so try them! They’re available online and in-store at Walmart – super convenient!
And definitely grab a bag to make this homemade toffee!
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE TOFFEE
Making candy isn’t hard at all, I promise. It just requires your undivided attention and a willingness to stir, stir, stir.
It’s important that you get the almonds and pecans roasted and chopped and have your bag of BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream Baking Chips ready to go, because when the toffee’s cooked, it’s GAME ON.
The first thing you need to do is sprinkle your roasted almonds all over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. There’s no need to spray it as the toffee will come off easily.
Some people like to use whole almonds on this layer. I prefer my nuts to be in smaller chunks, so I use the pulse setting of my food processor to break most of them down.
I put the pecans in my food processor too but I crush them into fine pieces.
Next, you’ll add the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the butter melts.
Get ready because when the butter melts completely, you’ll need to stir continuously until the mixture reaches 290° (soft-crack stage) on a candy thermometer. The mixture will turn almond brown and you’ll know it’s getting close when it starts to smoke.
Immediately pour and spread it over the almonds on your prepared baking sheet. Don’t stop to scrape the pan; just pour.
Sprinkle the entire bag of BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream Baking Chips on top of the toffee and let sit for a minute or two before using a spatula to spread the melting chocolate out.
Immediately sprinkle the crushed pecans over the top of the BAILEYS layer, then let sit for a few hours to completely harden. If you’re impatient (like me), speed things up by placing the baking sheet in the fridge for an hour or so.
Once the homemade toffee has hardened completely, break it apart into irregular bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
Pin this homemade toffee recipe to Pinterest!
Homemade Toffee with BAILEYS Original Irish Cream Baking Chips
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds roasted and chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into chunks
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 12 oz. package BAILEYS Original Irish Cream Baking Chips
- 1 cup pecans crushed
Instructions
- Sprinkle almonds onto foil-lined 9×13-inch rimmed baking sheet.
- In medium saucepan combine butter chunks, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium-high until butter is melted, stirring frequently.
- Once butter is nearly melted, stir continuously until mixture reaches 290 degrees on a candy thermometer. It will turn brown and begin to smoke shortly before it's done (Depending on stove, takes up to 10 minutes or so). Immediately remove from heat and pour over almonds on baking sheet. Don't stop to scrape pan; just pour.
- Sprinkle BAILEYS Original Irish Cream Baking Chips over the toffee. Wait a minute or so and then spread the melting chips in an even layer. Sprinkle pecans on top. Let cool completely, then break into iregular bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container. .
Sam says
Not sure you’re still looking at this post but I was wondering if I could put some toasted Crispix cereal with the almonds and pecans to cut the caramel a bit – would that work? Can’t wait to try it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe
Liz says
It sounds good actually! The caramel may take the crispiness out of the Crispix and turn it into more of a chew but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’d try it… why not, right?
Myrah Duque says
That looks so delicious. I need to make my own toffee. It never occur to me to make it before.
Alissa A Apel says
I was thinking of making something like this. I think I’ll make peanut butter balls instead. Not because this doesn’t look good, it does. I just have a younger one in braces. I think it might get stuck in them.
Claudia Krusch says
Your recipe looks so amazing! Such a festive way to spice up the old cookies…..can’t wait to add it to my holiday treats! Thank you for sharing it!
Stephanie Pass says
These treats look absolutely delicious! I haven’t tried these Bailey chips, but I cannot wait to find them.
Toni says
These are really amazing treats for Christmas!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
This looks so amazing!!! I’d never heard of the Bailey’s baking chips, but I will definitely be looking for them on my next trip to Walmart!
Catalina says
This toffee has all the flavors I love! It’s on my to-do-list for this weekend! Looks fabulous!
Monica says
I have never heard of Baileys chips before! This toffee sounds incredible.
Emily says
I pinned this recipe! I can’t wait to make it this weekend. It is just perfect for my hostess gifts.
Laura says
Gals, you are amazing! This toffee dessert looks super mouthwatering for holidays.
Heather says
These sound so good! How did I not know about these chips?! I have to find them!
katrina Kroeplin says
i love using baking chips. they make the best treats. this looks like a great recipe. i will have to try these.
Kathy says
I haven’t had toffee in a long time. This recipe looks so good too. I’m definitely going to have to give this a try real soon.
Amy Desrosiers says
Yum, this looks so good! I love toffee and sweet treats like this. I need to try these chips too!
Stacie says
That looks so good. I have never made my own toffee before. I don’t know why, but I thought it would be more involved than this. I have to try it!
Tara Pittman says
I am drooling over this. I do love toffee and this looks so delicious.
Brianne Tursi Manz says
Oh my gosh! This toffee sounds and looks delicious! I can’t wait to make this to share with our family on Christmas day.