Description
Sweet, crunchy, and beautifully glossy, these Festive Toffee Candied Walnuts taste like the holidays in every bite. Make a batch for gifting or keep them all to yourself.
Ingredients
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2 cups raw walnut halves
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
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Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.
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In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water over medium heat and stir until melted and amber in color.
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Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.
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Add toasted walnuts and stir to coat evenly.
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Spread walnuts onto prepared baking sheet and separate with a fork.
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Let cool completely before breaking apart and serving.
Notes
Stir consistently once the sugar begins to caramelize to prevent burning.
Work quickly after adding the walnuts since the toffee hardens fast.
For extra depth of flavor, lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes before coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: cooking
- Cuisine: American