Buttery, nutty and milk
chocolate sweet, this crunchy treat is sure to please.
Cashew
Macadamia Crunch
- 1 (11.5-ounce) package
milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted cashews
3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted macadamia nuts
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Line 9-inch square pan
with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; butter foil.
- Sprinkle the chocolate
chips evenly onto the bottom of prepared pan.
- In a heavy skillet, combine
cashews, macadamia nuts, butter, sugar and corn syrup and cook
over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and
sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly,
until mixture begins to cling together and turns golden brown.
- Pour mixture over chocolate
chips in pan, spreading evenly. Cool. Refrigerate until chocolate
is firm, if desired.
- Remove from pan; peel
off foil. Break into pieces. Store tightly covered in cool, dry
place.
Makes about 1 1/2 pounds
candy.
Cook's Note: Unsalted nuts can be used,
if desired.
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