So, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a really bad real-life friend.
I want to take this opportunity to apologize to all my real-life friends because it’s pretty likely I haven’t spoken to you in months, much less seen you or experienced human contact. However, I invite you to join Instagram where I know more about what my internet friends had for dinner than what’s been going on in your real-life for the past seven months.
I’m sorry I suck.
It’s just that, with the holidays here in less than one week, work, home life, and everything else in between, the idea of spending one of my days off regurgitating old gossip or news for you just sounds so… unappealing. And yes, I do realize that if we hung out on a more consistent basis, there’d be absolutely zero need to discuss a year’s worth of information while sipping on a single mocha in the span of three hours, but I digress. Remember that part where I said I suck? Yeah.
Anywhoooo, one of these days, I’m positive I’ll go absolutely batty and break down and actually call you and ask for your forgiveness and maybe even offer to buy you a coffee in exchange for some much-needed human contact. But that will probably have to happen after the holidays because are you kidding me? I can’t even think about talking to anyone about drama unless I don’t get the boots I asked for for Christmas. Oh honey, then there will be drama #firstworldproblems.
So until then, please accept this ridiculously amazeballs toffee as a token of my acknowledgement that YES, you do, in fact, still exist and I have been an awful friend in putting off or rescheduling coffee dates because I’m a lousy, lazy loser. I’m sure one bite of toffee will solve all your qualms with me, but just in case it doesn’t, I made sure this toffee was like, OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD so you’d be forced to forgive me.
And FYI, “out of this world” stands for Salted Peanut Butter Toffee. Because hellloooooo that is like the bestest combination EVER. Like Rachel and Ryan, if Rach and Ry were a delicious candy that I ate almost an entire pan of.
Don’t worry. I’ll make you a pan to nosh on while we catch up.
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¾ cup chopped peanuts
- ¾ cup toffee bits About
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- About 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt
- Line an 8x8" pan with foil, allowing the sides of the foil to extend over the edges of the pan. Lightly mist the foil with cooking spray. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan evenly with the chopped peanuts and the toffee bits. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stir the mixture constantly until it turns a caramel-y, light brown color (about 7-10 minutes).
- Spread the toffee mixture evenly on top of the toffee/peanut mixture. Allow the toffee to set--at room temperature--about an hour or two.
- Melt the peanut butter chips in the microwave until smooth and melted (about 60-90 seconds, stirring every so often). Pour the pb chips over the toffee layer and smooth evenly. Pop the toffee in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Now, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth. Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter layer evenly and immediately sprinkle with sea salt (I went heavier on the salt, but adjust according to your preferences). Pop the toffee back into the fridge to set for about a half hour or so, or just until the chocolate has hardened.
- Break the toffee into pieces and serve. This can be stored for up to a week, airtight at room temperature.
I LOVE the nutty, salty variation on this classic, simple toffee. First of all, toffee is amazing on its own (see my Simple Salted Toffee!!) but adding the peanut butter gives this candy a whole new dimension of flavor. The buttery, caramelized toffee pairs so beautifully with the smooth, nutty flavors of the creamy peanut butter chips and the salty crunch of the peanuts. And that’s another thing–I LOVE the crunchy texture of the peanuts and toffee bits on the bottom. It’s so unexpected in traditional toffee, yet it tastes SO amazing. You’ll love this last-minute, super-easy gift idea!!
Happy Wednesday!
xo, Hayley
cookingactress says
I was literally just thinking how I’m a much better virtual friend than real life friend! Hahahaa you took the words out of my mouth!
This toffee looks CRAZY good! MMmMMM!
Tanya Schroeder says
I will be your friend forever if you just make this toffee! I love caramel and peanut butter together, it’s the perfect combo!!! It’s like you made this just for me!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I wouldn’t argue if you brought some of this to Austin! 🙂
Elaine says
If we were real-life friends and you made me this toffee, I’d forgive you in a heartbeat. 🙂
inkatrinaskitchen says
I will be your friend. Let’s stuff our faces with goodies, okay?!
Heather says
Okay – so you may just need to bring some of this toffee with you when we FINALLY meet for drinks:)
ashley says
Hahah I’m with you on the bad friend thing! I’m not one for “girls nights” either, I think there’s much better use of my time. Like blogging 😉
Sally says
ever since my own peanut butter toffee recipe, i’ve been craving it more and more. luckily, i’m making it this weekend! So excited you combined the two as well Hayley! 🙂
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
I totally feel the same way sometimes! I am always up-to-date with my internet foodie friends, but only text/call/chat with my real life friends like once a month or less … eeek! And this PB toffee looks delicious, AND gorgeous!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Oh nice, another recipe I HAVE to try before Christmas. Any chance you deliver? 🙂
This looks amazing, Hayley! My FIL who is a huge PB fan will absolutely love this! Thanks!
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says
Hayley you SLAY me! Toffee is pretty much my favorite thing ever – I literally cannot resist it. no lie. I wish I could blink and magically make this appear in front of me…that would be a Christmas wish come true 🙂
Mercedes says
Um, peanut butter and peanuts with toffee and chocolate?? Sounds like all of the best flavors and ingredients rolled into one candy!
Dinnersdishesdessert (@Dinnersdishes) says
Um, yeah….so do you want to be friends? This toffee looks crazy good!
The Domestic Rebel says
Deal!! Can we meet up in like, a year or so though? I’m busy 🙂 hehe thanks for your comment, girl!!
Dorothy says
Oh, hon I know! I’m the same way! I’m SUCH a horrible real life friend. Thank goodness we are also creepy internet friends. 🙂 This toffee is TO DIE FOR.
Back for Seconds says
Good thing we’re internet friends since we both suck at real life friend stuff. You are a pretty awesome online friend though 🙂 this toffee is killin me, I need it bad!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I’m loving that pb chip layer!!
Thanks for being my internet friend, Hayley! 🙂
Sue says
This looks I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E!
Savory Simple says
I think you need to make this for me so I can, um, test for quality control.
The Domestic Rebel says
Absolutely!
Fernando says
With camping, comes the campfire.