Description
Butter Toffee Cashew Crunch is a delightful homemade candy featuring a rich buttery toffee base mixed with crunchy salted cashews. This crispy treat combines the deep caramel flavor of hard crack stage toffee with the nutty saltiness of cashews for a perfect sweet and salty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Add-ins
- 2 cups salted cashews
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside for the toffee to cool on.
- Melt Butter: Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter completely.
- Add Sugar Mixture: Stir in the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup until well combined with the melted butter.
- Cook Toffee: Continue to cook the mixture, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) as measured by a candy thermometer. This ensures a crisp, brittle toffee texture.
- Add Cashews and Flavoring: Remove the pan from heat immediately and quickly stir in the salted cashews, vanilla extract, and baking soda. The baking soda will cause the toffee to bubble and aerate slightly, giving it a lighter crunch.
- Spread the Toffee: Pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly to desired thickness using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Cool and Break: Allow the toffee to cool fully at room temperature until hardened. Once cooled, break into bite-sized pieces.
- Store: Keep the toffee pieces in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and crispness.
Notes
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the proper hard crack stage (300°F) for perfect texture.
- You can substitute different nuts like almonds or pecans if preferred.
- Be cautious when working with hot sugar mixtures as they cause severe burns.
- Storing toffee in a cool, dry place prevents it from becoming sticky or soft.
- Adding baking soda causes the mixture to bubble; stir quickly to incorporate evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
