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Whiskey Butter Toffee

Heather, Sprinkle Bakes

Equal parts of sugar and real butter account for the rich flavor and beautiful golden color in this smoky take on butter toffee.
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30 min Prep Time
15 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Servings: 24 pieces

Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Place the walnuts on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool completely on the pan.

Step 3

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 4

In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, whiskey and sea salt. Place over medium-high heat and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture reaches 250°F, then whisk constantly until the mixture reaches 298°F. Remove from the heat.

Step 5

Immediately pour the hot candy onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle on the toasted walnuts. Sprinkle over the candy one or two pinches of flaky sea salt.

Step 6

Let the candy set at room temperature until hard and brittle, about 30 minutes. Break the candy into pieces. Store the candy at room temperature in an air-tight container.