Butter Toffee Cashew Crunch Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery toffee, crunchy cashews, and decadent chocolate with this easy-to-make Butter Toffee Cashew Crunch recipe. Perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet treat any time of year!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Butter Toffee:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups roasted cashews, lightly chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Toffee: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, salt, and water. Stir until boiling. Cook to 300°F, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of cashews. Pour onto the baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on the hot toffee. Let melt for 1–2 minutes, then spread. Top with remaining cashews.
- Cool and Break: Let the toffee cool, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Substitute almonds or pecans for cashews if desired.
- For a salty-sweet twist, sprinkle sea salt on the chocolate while it’s still soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
