Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved and mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel onto the prepared baking sheet and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel and let sit for 2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate until set, then break into pieces to serve.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Chopping nuts finely will distribute flavor evenly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop, refrigerator
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg