How to Make Easy Cashew Sea Salt Toffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple yet indulgent treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this Easy Cashew Sea Salt Toffee recipe. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a baking novice, this recipe is sure to impress with its rich buttery toffee, crunchy cashews, and a hint of sea salt.

Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or just as a special treat for yourself, this Easy Cashew Sea Salt Toffee is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to make and even easier to devour. The combination of s...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

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

    356 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 576mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 77mg