Whenever I whip up this recipe, the house fills with a wonderful aroma. This one’s a sweet win.

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
Directions
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then set aside.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and water.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
4. Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a heat-resistant spatula.
6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee, letting them sit for a minute until melted.
7. Once the chocolate has melted, spread it evenly over the toffee.
8. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate.
9. Allow the toffee to cool and set for about 2 hours or until the chocolate has hardened.

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