Toffee Walnuts
These magical toffee walnuts combine sweet and salty flavors with an incredible crunch. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're perfect for snacking, entertaining, or gifting.
Ingredients
- - 3 cups walnut halves
- - ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- - ½ teaspoon salt
- - 1 large egg white
- - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy (about 30 seconds).
- Stir vanilla extract and salt into the frothy egg white.
- Add packed brown sugar and mix until completely incorporated.
- Add walnut halves and toss thoroughly until each piece is completely coated.
- Spread coated walnuts on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then separate any stuck nuts with a fork. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Don't increase oven temperature - the lower heat ensures even cooking without burning
- Use fresh walnut halves for best results
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Recipe doubles easily - use two baking sheets for single layer spreading
- Use fresh walnut halves for best results
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Recipe doubles easily - use two baking sheets for single layer spreading
