• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Tasty Treats and Eats
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • Brownies
    • Cake
    • Candy
    • Cheesecake
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes
    • Pies and Tarts
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Me
    • Recipes
      • Brownies
      • Cake
      • Candy
      • Cheesecake
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
      • Pies and Tarts
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Candy and Truffles » Valentine’s Easy Toffee Recipe

    Valentine’s Easy Toffee Recipe

    November 19, 2022 by Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats Leave a Comment

    235 shares
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
    Valentine's Toffee

    An Easy Valentine's Toffee Recipe that is quick to make! This valentine's dessert is perfect for snacking on or giving as a gift!

    a close up of valentine's toffee on a white plate

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read my policy about affiliate links.

    This Valentine’s Easy Toffee is a quick dessert that’s so delicious you’ll need to make multiple batches.

    The rich, buttery flavor of toffee combines seamlessly with the decadent chocolate to create the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Top it with sprinkles, M&Ms, pretzel pieces, or whatever you prefer!

    This Valentine’s Toffee is perfect for snacking on for the holiday or giving out as a gift.

    If you're looking for other Valentine's Treats - these cornflake hearts or Valentine’s Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are both delicious!

    Valentine toffee pieces in a green container on a white background

    Ingredients for Valentine's Day Toffee

    To make this toffee you'll need:

    • unsalted butter
    • white sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • salt
    • chocolate chips
    • chopped Oreos, M&M’s, chopped pretzels & sprinkles for toppings!
    Ingredients for Valentine's Day Toffee

    How to Make Valentine’s Toffee

    1. Melt butter in a large pot. Stir in sugar. Once butter and sugar melts, cook for 10 minutes.
    2. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour the butter/sugar immediately into a parchment lined 9x11 inch baking pan.
    3. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the warm butter/sugar mixture. Wait 5 minutes, then spread out chocolate for a smooth layer.
    4. Sprinkle with Oreos, chocolate chips, M&M’s, pretzels, and sprinkles.
    5. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then break into pieces.
    butter and sugar melting in a pot for valentines toffee
    butter and sugar reaching temperature for toffee
    butter and sugar toffee mixture poured into a parchment lined baking pan
    chocolate chips sprinkled on top of valentines toffee before it cools
    chocolate spread on top of sugar and butter for valentine's toffee

    Tips for Making Valentine’s Easy Toffee

    • Reach the right temperature - If you have a candy thermometer, check that your butter and sugar mixture reaches at least 285 degrees. If not, the toffee consistency won’t be correct and it will be gooey rather than hard.
    • Be as quick as possible - Once you pour that butter and sugar mixture into the pan, be quick about getting the chocolate chips on top. Once the chocolate is spread, don’t waste time getting your toppings on because the chocolate will begin to cool quickly. 
    • Variations - You can use other flavors of chocolate chips if you prefer, such as peanut butter, butterscotch, white chocolate, etc. Other fun toppings are various cookies, crumbled pop tarts, crumbled bacon, more toffee pieces, mini chocolate chips, etc.
    A close up of easy valentine's day toffee on a white background

    Storing Toffee

    Storage: Toffee is best stored in an airtight container. You can store it at room temperature for up to a week or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

    How do you break toffee?

    Usually, you can just break toffee by putting pressure with your thumb in various areas and producing randomly shaped pieces.

    However, you can also cover the toffee with plastic or foil and lightly tap it with a random kitchen utensil.

    You can also wrap it in foil (not too tightly) then drop it into the pan you baked it in and this should break it up nicely. 

    A close up of valentines toffee

    Why is my Toffee Grainy?

    Grainy toffee is probably one of the most frustrating issues to arise in the creation process. However, it’s a pretty easy fix.

    The first step in toffee making is to melt the butter and toffee, but you have to make sure the sugar melts before boiling occurs. Boiling can occur quickly, so be sure to use low heat when melting the butter and sugar together and this fixes the issue. 

    an overhead image of valentines toffee

    Other Valentine’s Day Desserts You’ll Love:

    • The Best Yogurt Cupcakes
    • Marble Strawberry Bundt Cake
    • Easy Strawberry Brownies
    • Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake
    a close up of valentine's toffee on a white plate

    Valentine's Easy Toffee Recipe

    An Easy Valentine's Toffee Recipe that is quick to make! This valentine's dessert is perfect for snacking on or giving as a gift!
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy toffee, easy toffee recipe, toffee recipe, valentine's toffee, valentine's toffee recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Additional Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 squares
    Calories: 398kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
    • ½ cup chopped Oreos
    • ½ cup M&M’s
    • ¼ cup chopped pretzels
    • 1 tablespoon sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Stir in sugar. Once butter and sugar melts, cook for 10 minutes or until color turns from pale yellow to light brown.
    • If you have a candy thermometer, check that your butter and sugar mixture reaches at least 285 degrees. If not, the toffee consistency won’t be correct and it will be gooey rather than hard.
    • Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour the butter/sugar immediately into a parchment lined 9x11 inch baking pan.
    • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the warm butter/sugar mixture. Wait 5 minutes, then spread out chocolate for a smooth layer.
    • Sprinkle with Oreos, chocolate chips, M&M’s, pretzels, and sprinkles.
    • Refrigerate for 1 hour, then break into pieces.

    Video

    Notes

    • Reach the right temperature - If you have a candy thermometer, check that your butter and sugar mixture reaches at least 285 degrees. If not, the toffee consistency won’t be correct and it will be gooey rather than hard.
    • Be as quick as possible - Once you pour that butter and sugar mixture into the pan, be quick about getting the chocolate chips on top. Once the chocolate is spread, don’t waste time getting your toppings on because the chocolate will begin to cool quickly.
    • Variations - You can use other flavors of chocolate chips if you prefer, such as peanut butter, butterscotch, white chocolate, etc. Other fun toppings are various cookies, crumbled pop tarts, crumbled bacon, more toffee pieces, mini chocolate chips, etc.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12 inch square piece | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
    « Easy Custard Pie Recipe
    Delicious Hot Cocoa Cookies »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Hi, I'm Liz! On Tasty Treats & Eats you'll find simple, delicious desserts that you can enjoy in no time!

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe
    • Easy Edible Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe
    • Moist Banana Cake Recipe
    • Best Spritz Cookie Recipe

    Seasonal

    • Homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes
    • Valentine Brownies Heart Shaped
    • Valentine’s Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
    • Easy Strawberry Brownies

    Footer

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • About
    • Contact
    • Web Stories

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Tasty Treats and Eats

    ↑ back to top