Valentine Crack {Easy Toffee Recipe}

Valentine Crack

This festive Valentine’s Day treat starts with a homemade toffee base that’s sweet and crunchy. Then, it’s topped with a layer of semi-sweet milk chocolate and drizzled with white, pink, and red candy melts and Valentine sprinkles to give it even more sweetness and a super cute Valentine’s Day look. It’s the perfect gift for family, friends, or even that extra special someone. After all, the way to anyone’s heart is through their belly. And it’s so easy to make, you’ll have no trouble making enough for everyone.

Why You’ll Love The Valentine Crack Recipe

• It’s festive and delicious, and everyone loves toffee.
• It’s great for parties, potlucks, or a mid-day snack.
• It only takes a few simple ingredients to make.

Tips

• Use a candy thermometer to ensure your sugar mixture reaches the right stage.
• Work quickly when your toffee reaches the target temperature so it’s easy to spread.

Variations

• Omit the colored melting chocolate for a delicious toffee that’s perfect for any occasion.
• Top with holiday-specific candies to make a treat for any holiday.
• You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips for the chocolate topping.
• Add chopped nuts to the toffee mixture.

What to Serve with This Easy Toffee

Enjoy this toffee with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. You can also pair it with fruit like apples or berries, or even break it into smaller pieces and add it to vanilla ice cream.

Recipe FAQ

When did February 14th become Valentine’s Day?

In the 8th century, the Feast of Saint Valentine was held on February 14th. The day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Why do they call it Valentine Crack?

It gets its name for 2 reasons: it’s addictive, and you crack it into pieces.

Can you freeze Valentine Crack?

Absolutely, place it in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

What is Valentine’s Day Crack?

It’s a toffee recipe that’s topped with a layer of melted chocolate and then drizzles with melting chocolate in Valentine’s Day colors.

How to Store Valentine Crack Toffee

Store in an airtight container in single layers with wax paper between them for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

Valentine Crack Ingredients

You’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

• Butter
• Sugar
• Water
• Light corn syrup
• Semisweet chocolate chips
• Valentine sprinkles 
• White, pink, and red melting chocolate

How to Make Valentine Crack

You might think that toffee is difficult to make, but really, it’s not hard at all. It only takes a few simple steps to make this delicious Valentine toffee.

Step 1: Prep

Line a small baking sheet with foil, extending it over the edges of the dish. The foil might not fill the whole sheet, but that’s okay. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Toffee

Melt butter over medium heat in a 2-quart, heavy-bottomed pan. Then, add the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring until the temperature reaches 290 degrees. Immediately pour the mixture onto the foil and spread quickly with a spatula.

Step 3: Add the Chocolate Layer

Let the toffee sit for a couple of minutes, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let them sit until slightly melted, then spread them in an even layer over the toffee with a spatula.

Step 4: Decorate

Melt the 3 melting chocolates in the microwave according to package directions and drizzle each over the toffee once it’s cooled.

Step 5: Chill

Chill the Valentine Crack in the fridge for 20 minutes or until firm. Then, lift out the toffee using the oil and break it into pieces.

Try This Delicious Valentine Crack Candy Recipe Today

This Valentine Crack is a delicious, festive treat that’s perfect for gifting. It’s so adorable, and it’s a fantastic gift for family, friends, or that special someone. It’s also ridiculously easy to make, so give it a try. It’ll be your new favorite sweet once you do.

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