Description
This buttery, nutty confection combines simple ingredients to create a sweet delight that’s irresistible, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g. pecans or walnuts)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt butter and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture reaches a rich golden brown color and a temperature of around 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Pour the toffee over a layer of chopped nuts on a baking sheet.
- Let it cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for best results and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg