Cinnamon Toffee Butter Crunch With Macadamia Nuts
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
🥄 Servings: 50 pieces
📝 Description: Try any nut you like! Gift giving. Serving depends on how large or small you break the Toffee. I used Hershey’s chips. You can use any chips you favor.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/3 cups | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Light corn syrup |
| 3 tablespoons | Water |
| 1 cup | Macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped |
| 1 cup | Semi-sweet chocolate chips (e.g., Hershey’s) |
| 1 cup | Cinnamon chips |
| 1 cup | Macadamia nuts, finely chopped |
Instructions:
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Melt butter in a large saucepan.
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Add sugar, corn syrup, and water.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring now and then, to hard-crack stage (300°F on your candy thermometer) – watch carefully after the temperature reaches 280°F.
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Quickly stir in coarsely chopped nuts; spread in a well-greased 13×9 inch pan.
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Cool thoroughly.
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Turn out on waxed paper; spread the top with the melted semi-sweet chocolate chips; sprinkle with half of the finely chopped nuts.
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Cover with waxed paper; invert; spread with melted cinnamon chips.
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Sprinkle the top with the remaining nuts.
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(Unless you want to get creative and swirl 1/2 of each (melted chocolate and melted cinnamon) into each other!).
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If necessary, chill to firm.
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Break into pieces.
Enjoy the delightful combination of crunchy toffee, creamy chocolate, and the warmth of cinnamon, enhanced with the rich flavor of macadamia nuts in every bite of this irresistible treat. Perfect for gifting during the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned candy maker or trying your hand at homemade confections for the first time, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious results. So gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let’s get cooking!
