Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by measuring all ingredients and ensuring your tools are ready.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, butter, salt, and water. Stir continuously over medium heat until boiling.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Quickly pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading evenly.
- Once cooled, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, let them melt slightly, then spread evenly and garnish with additional chopped pecans.
- 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: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg