“Holiday staple”: Only 3 ingredients. I make this every Christmas, and it never lasts long.

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the toffee is bubbling and deep golden. This step caramelizes the sugar and locks everything together.

Step 6: Add Chocolate (Optional)
Remove the tray from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes, then spread into a smooth chocolate layer.

Step 7: Cool and Chill
Let the bars cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the toffee fully hardens and becomes crisp.

Step 8: Break and Enjoy
Once set, break into pieces by hand or cut into squares right in the tray. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them crunchy.

Sweet, salty, crunchy, and impossibly easy—this is the kind of holiday treat that never makes it past Christmas Day.