Toffee Nuts
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy with this irresistible Toffee Nuts recipe! Featuring a medley of mixed nuts—think almonds, pecans, cashews, and walnuts—coated in a rich, buttery toffee made from simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and a splash of vanilla. This quick, 25-minute recipe captures the classic flavors of homemade candy, with each nut cluster forming luscious bites of caramelized goodness. The addition of baking soda creates an airy, crisp texture that elevates these treats to gourmet status. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to a dessert spread, these easy-to-make Toffee Nuts are a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to whip up for every holiday or special occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once melted, add the sugar, light corn syrup, and salt to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble.
Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan (if available) and cook the toffee mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage). This should take about 10–12 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and foam slightly as you stir.
Immediately add the mixed nuts to the toffee mixture and stir until all the nuts are well-coated.
Carefully pour the toffee-coated nuts onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread them out evenly and separate them into clusters, if desired.
Allow the toffee nuts to cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes. Once cooled, break apart any large clusters if necessary.
Store the toffee nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.0 g | 277% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.0 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1839 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.7 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1633 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
