Description
This recipe shows you how to make crunchy Toffee Walnuts, a sweet and buttery treat perfect for snacking or homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Walnuts
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 cup Corn Syrup
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine walnuts, brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat with a candy thermometer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 295°F (145°C).
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Using two forks, quickly spread the toffee-coated walnuts onto the prepared baking sheet, separating them.
- Let the Toffee Walnuts cool completely on the baking sheet until hardened, about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- Store Toffee Walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Avoid refrigeration to maintain their crunchy texture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive flavor.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for a decadent twist.
- Use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg