Butter Toffee Cashew Crunch Recipe
This Butter Toffee Cashew Crunch is a delightful blend of buttery caramel toffee, crunchy roasted cashews, and sweet chocolate. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to dessert platters. Simple to make, yet irresistibly decadent. A true sweet treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups roasted salted cashews chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar, water, and salt; stir until dissolved.
- Cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and half the cashews.
- Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee; let melt and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining cashews on top and press lightly.
- Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Can be made with almonds or pecans instead of cashews.