Holiday season wouldn't be complete without indulging in some mouthwatering sweets, and what better than a batch of homemade toffee. A unique toffee recipe complete with delectable chocolates and almond toppings that swaps traditional corn syrup for maple syrup, promises a crunch yet not too hard outcome.

One important aspect is to have your parchment-lined baking sheets prepared beforehand owing to the swift pace of the process when the mixture reaches the desired temperature. A delightful crunch is paired with a wholesome sweetness, all balanced with a generous dose of salt from the butter, kosher salt in the toffee and a dusting of flaky salt on top.

Here's a piece of delectable trivia, toffee is formed by caramelizing sugar with butter that's heated until it reaches the 'hard-crack' stage, between 300 degrees F and 310 degrees F. This stage ensures that the toffee hardens appropriately when cooled. While the English version uses brown sugar, traditional American toffee calls for white sugar.

However, making toffee isn't without its challenges. Nicole Hopper, a recipe developer cites separation of sugar and butter as a most common problem. The reason, she explains, could be different temperatures of ingredients. To avoid this, she prescribes room temperature butter and a medium-low heat cooking approach. She mentions that salt is an effective deterrent to the issue, emphasizing the use of an additional pinch of salt if unsalted butter is in play. Whisking swiftly and adding hot water can sometimes save a separated mixture.

To ensure taste longevity, toffee should be stored in an airtight container, layered between parchment paper at room temperature for as long as two weeks.

Immerse yourself in the joy of baking this holiday sweet treat with this easy step-by-step guide that constitutes simple ingredients including sliced almonds, salted butter, granulated sugar, pure maple syrup, tap water, vanilla extract, kosher salt, baking soda, dark chocolate and flaky smoked sea salt.

The process involves toasting almonds, setting up baking sheets, combining necessary ingredients and cooking them to produce an even sugary liquid. This mixture is then slowly cooled after which melted chocolate is laid atop. Sprinkling toasted almonds and flaky salt, the layers are completed and set to cool off completely before it is ready to be served.

Bring in the Holiday cheer and fill your kitchen with delicious sweetness bespoke of the yuletide spirit with Maple Almond Toffee. Not too sweet, not too hard, its perfect balance might just make it your households' favorite.