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Toffee Walnuts

Indulgent Toffee Walnuts – Your New Favorite Sweet Snack

These Toffee Walnuts will become your new favorite sweet snack, combining crunchy nuts with a rich toffee glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Toffee Coating
  • 2 cups walnuts Can substitute with pecans or almonds
  • 1 cup brown sugar Use light or dark based on preference
  • 1 cup white sugar Stick to the specified quantity for best results
  • ½ cup corn syrup Can be replaced with honey or agave syrup
  • ¼ cup water Use the precise amount for consistency
  • ½ cup butter Choose unsalted or salted based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: can use maple extract as a substitute

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • cookie sheet
  • candy thermometer
  • Parchment Paper
  • two forks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine walnuts, brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, and water, stirring gently.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the candy thermometer reads 295°F (145°C).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Spread the toffee-coated walnuts onto the prepared baking sheet using two forks.
  6. Let cool completely for 20-30 minutes to allow the toffee coating to harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Avoid crystallization by keeping the sides of the pan clean during cooking.

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