The best homemade toffee and fudge recipes

You can never go wrong with these sweet homemade treats.

Taste for everyone

Whether you're a chocolate lover, a peanut butter lover, a mint lover, or a white chocolate lover, one fact is undeniable: there's nothing better than a square of homemade toffee. It's one of the most popular Christmas treats, which is prepared for many other occasions, from birthdays to get-togethers with friends. Soft, delicate toffee is always a joy! Want to know the secret to its perfect texture? Don't stir the caramel while it's boiling. Cook it (without stirring) to a temperature of 112°C, and your candies will be smooth, without any sugar grains.

Chocolate toffee

Do you love the most delicate, silky toffee? Don't stir the sugar mixture once it boils. Let it simmer (undisturbed) until it reaches 112°C (230°F)—this will give the toffee a perfectly smooth texture.

Recipe: Chocolate toffee

Peanut Butter Fudge

This easy microwave toffee recipe requires just 4 ingredients and is one of our favorite recipes for the holiday season.

Recipe: Peanut butter toffee

Chocolate toffee

Making toffee (the traditional way) is a science in itself. Prepare the mixture at the wrong temperature, and you'll get something completely different from what you expected! That's why we believe Alton is the best person to show you how.

Recipe: Homemade chocolate toffee

White chocolate toffee with sprinkles

The secret ingredient in this delicate white toffee is marshmallows. They give this colorful treat the perfect texture without the need for a candy thermometer!

Recipe: White Chocolate Toffee "Birthday Cake"

Chocolate fudge with cinnamon

The warm, sweet flavor of ground cinnamon complements chocolate perfectly, so Jada recommends using rich chocolate chips. Choose those with around 60% cocoa for the perfect balance of flavor.

Recipe: Chocolate toffee with cinnamon

Iris 'Rocky Road'

Rocky Road is essentially a combination of three delicious treats: chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows. Molly Yeh decided to make it into a soft chocolate toffee, adding peanut butter to the mix. The result was incredibly delicious, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt elevated the flavor to a whole new level.

Recipe: Iris 'Rocky Road'

White chocolate toffee with cherries and pistachios

This white fudge is so beautiful, it's almost a shame to eat it. It's garnished with bright green pistachios and red cherries—a sophisticated decoration for the holiday season.

Recipe: White chocolate toffee with pistachios and cherries

Toffee with chipotle pepper

Sweet and salty with a smoky twist, you'll love this fun twist on a classic!

Recipe: Chipotle Toffee

Microwave chocolate toffee

No one will believe you made this traditional-style chocolate fudge in minutes! You can add any nuts you like (or leave them out), but walnuts will add a nostalgic touch.

Recipe: Chocolate toffee with nuts

Milk and Cookies Toffee

This Christmas dessert will remind you of a cozy glass of milk and cookies. Each square of white toffee is decorated with miniature chocolate chip cookies and sprinkled with red and green sprinkles for a festive touch. This recipe calls for store-bought cookies, but you can substitute your favorite cookies.

Recipe: Milk and Cookies Toffee

Simple chocolate fudge

Like cocoa stirred with a candy cane, this simple fudge packs a bold winter holiday flavor.

Recipe: Quick and Easy Peppermint Toffee

Soft toffee with peanut butter

This soft, melt-in-your-mouth toffee is made with just four ingredients and requires no cooking. Melt butter and creamy peanut butter in the microwave, combine with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and then pour into a mold to set. Cut the finished toffee into traditional cubes and enjoy.

Recipe: Soft toffee with peanut butter

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Toffee on malted milk

Malted milk powder provides a rich, toasty toffee flavor, while chocolate malt balls add a crunchy quality. A classic with a new twist!

Recipe: Toffee with malted milk

White chocolate toffee with mint candies

The beauty of this recipe is that it's so easy to modify. If you don't like peppermint, replace the candy topping with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.

Recipe: White chocolate toffee with mint candies

Chocolate Fudge Wreath

Tip: Always read the recipe completely before you start cooking. In this case, for example, remember that the treat sets almost instantly—work quickly when making this beautiful chocolate wreath!

Recipe: Iris "Christmas Wreath" in 5 minutes

Chocolate fudge with peanut butter

Traditional toffee recipes rely on heavy cream and corn syrup, both cooked to a precise temperature. This sweet, two-toned toffee is easier to make, thanks to the use of store-bought condensed milk.

Recipe: Chocolate and peanut butter flavored toffee