Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of this irresistible Butter Toffee Cashew Crunch. A perfect balance of crunchy cashews, velvety toffee, and a layer of decadent chocolate, this homemade candy is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Butter Toffee:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cashew Crunch:
- 2 cups roasted salted cashews
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Toffee: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and salt. Cook to 300°F, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Form the Crunch: Mix in cashews and spread the mixture on the baking sheet. After 5 minutes, sprinkle with chocolate chips and spread once melted.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the toffee cool, then break into pieces once set.
Notes
- Be careful not to over-stir the toffee mixture.
- You can use almonds or pecans instead of cashews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
