Baking heightens the roasty flavor of the masa—which you could accentuate with toppings like Cap’n Crunch and freeze dried corn.

But really, this toffee is great with any toppings from chopped dates and apricots to toasted pepitas and peanuts. The amount of chile flakes might seem like a lot, but it’s just enough to bring a delicate heat to balance out all the sweet.