Description
These Festive Toffee Candied Walnuts are the perfect combination of sweet, buttery, and crunchy. Ideal for holiday gifting, snack bowls, salad toppings, or a cozy charcuterie board upgrade, this easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes. With no baking required and just a handful of pantry ingredients, it’s a healthy snack and quick holiday treat all in one. A must-save idea for your next party, brunch spread, or edible gift project.
Ingredients
2 cups walnut halves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for cooling.
2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
3. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbling and caramelized.
4. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt; stir to combine.
5. Add walnuts and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until well-coated and slightly toasted.
6. Transfer coated walnuts to the prepared baking sheet.
7. Spread into a single layer and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
8. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Notes
Stir constantly during toffee cooking to prevent burning.
Use fresh, raw walnuts for best texture and flavor.
These make excellent edible gifts when packed in jars or treat bags.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: easy snack, candied walnuts, holiday treat, edible gifts, healthy snack