Cashew Free Toffee Bark with Almonds
Buttery, crunchy, and loaded with chocolate, this toffee bark is the kind of treat that disappears from a plate faster than you'd expect. The base is a classic hard-crack toffee made from butter, sugar, and a splash of water, cooked low and slow until it hits that deep amber sweet spot. Whole raw almonds bring the crunch both underneath the toffee and pressed into the chocolate on top, giving every piece a satisfying snap and nutty richness. A layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips ties it all together, and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the end makes the flavors pop in the best way. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around cashews, this recipe leans entirely on almonds — no cashews appear anywhere in the ingredient list, so there's no need to swap or substitute a thing. It's a great make-ahead confection since it sets up firm and breaks cleanly into shareable pieces. Whether you're gifting it, serving it at a holiday spread, or just keeping a stash in the fridge for yourself, this bark delivers serious candy-shop results from a surprisingly short ingredient list.
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16 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 ½ cups whole raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it on a heatproof surface near the stove. Spread half the chopped almonds (about 3/4 cup) in a single, even layer across the parchment.
- 2
Combine the butter, sugar, water, and fine salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, then clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) — the hard-crack stage — and turns a deep amber color, about 10–12 minutes. Watch closely once the mixture begins to color, as it can darken quickly.
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