Quick Toffee Candied Walnuts
Making sweet snacks at home feels amazing. One of the easiest and tastiest treats is Quick Toffee Candied Walnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until fully melted and starting to bubble slightly.
Add the Sugar
- Add the sugar to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the sugar starts melting and forms a thick, shiny mixture.
Mix in the Walnuts
- Add walnuts to the pan. Coat them well with the toffee mixture while stirring gently for even coverage.
Cook Until Glossy
- Keep stirring the walnuts until the toffee becomes golden and glossy. Make sure all nuts are fully coated.
Remove from Heat
- Turn off the heat when the nuts are evenly coated and starting to caramelize without burning.
Spread on Parchment
- Pour the candied walnuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread them out so they do not stick.
Cool Completely
- Let the walnuts cool fully. They will harden as they cool and become extra crunchy.
Break and Serve
- Break the walnuts apart gently. Serve them fresh or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Add cinnamon for warm flavor. Just sprinkle ½ teaspoon while cooking.
- Use brown sugar for a deeper caramel taste and richer color.
- Try honey by replacing part of the sugar, but cook on lower heat to avoid burning.
- Add sea salt on top for sweet-salty flavor.
- Use pecans or almonds instead of walnuts for a new twist.
- Add vanilla at the end for a smooth aroma.
- Double the batch if serving at a party because these disappear fast!