Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 cup butter (226 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, sugar, salt, and water.
- Heat over medium until melted; stir continuously until boiling.
- Attach a candy thermometer and cook until reaching 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and chopped nuts.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let melt slightly and spread into an even layer.
- Garnish with additional chopped nuts if desired; allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg