Easy Cashew Sea Salt Toffee

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Ready in minutes, this toffee takes all the guesswork out of candy making, and is by far the most requested holiday treat I make. My family won't let me in the door without a few batches in tow. Makes a great gift wrapped up in a holiday tin!

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
47 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch disk toffee
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup butter or margarine

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons Diamond Crystal® Sea Salt, divided

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped cashews, divided

  • ¾ cup milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate

Directions

  1. Butter the top edges of a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Add butter, 1 teaspoon of the Diamond Crystal® Sea Salt, sugar, and water to the casserole. DO NOT STIR. Microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes. Check contents for color change. Continue microwaving on high a minute at a time until the mixture just begins to turn a tan color. You need to watch it carefully, and remember: DON'T STIR.

  2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the chopped cashews into a 9-into circle on a Silpat mat, parchment paper, or on a buttered baking sheet.

  3. Carefully pour the liquid mixture evenly over the top of the cashews. Immediately sprinkle on the chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 1 minute to melt the chocolate.

  4. Use spatula to smooth out chocolate over the entire sheet of candy.

  5. Sprinkle the remaining cashews and 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Sea Salt over the top. Refrigerate to cool completely. When cool, break into bite-sized pieces. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Tips

If the butter releases from the toffee, it probably cooked a bit too long. When it happens I just tilt the pan so that the butter runs away from the toffee before it cools. Works well with other nuts and chocolate combinations also.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

356 Calories
23g Fat
39g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 576mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 77mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.