Description
These sweet, crunchy toffee walnuts are a quick and addictive snack perfect for parties or as a garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups walnut halves (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 g)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast the walnut halves on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes, stirring once.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, water, and salt; stir until dissolved and bring to a boil.
- Use a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage), about 6-8 minutes.
- Quickly stir in vanilla extract and the toasted walnuts to coat them.
- Immediately spread the coated walnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, separating clumps with a spatula.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and let cool completely until crisp.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg