If you’re looking for a quick, irresistible treat that’s equal parts sweet, salty, and buttery, these Toffee Glazed Macadamia Nuts are your new best friend. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or even topping your favorite desserts, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make them, plus give you tips, tricks, and storage suggestions to keep them fresh and fabulous!
Why You’ll Love These Toffee Glazed Macadamia Nuts
- Totally customizable – Want to add a pinch of spice? Go for it!
- Super simple – Just a handful of ingredients and less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Perfectly sweet and salty – The buttery macadamias and golden toffee glaze are a dreamy combo.
- Great for gifting – Bag them up in cute jars or bags for the holidays or hostess gifts.
Tips and Tricks for Success
- Use raw macadamias: Roasted nuts may burn or turn bitter in the oven.
- Don’t skip the parchment paper: It makes cleanup a breeze and prevents sticking.
- Watch closely while baking: Sugar can go from golden to burnt quickly!
- For extra crunch: Let them cool completely before breaking apart – the glaze needs time to set.
Optional Add-Ins
- A drizzle of melted chocolate after cooling
- A pinch of cayenne for sweet heat
- Cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a fall twist
- Chopped rosemary for a savory-sweet gourmet version
How to Store Toffee Glazed Macadamia Nuts
These store beautifully, making them a great make-ahead snack or gift!
- Room Temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Fridge: Store in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
- Freezer: Freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Let come to room temp before serving.
Pro Tip: Add a silica gel packet if gifting to help absorb any moisture and keep the nuts crisp!
Serving Ideas
- Sprinkle on ice cream or yogurt for a sweet crunch
- Chop and add to cookies or brownies
- Include in a cheese board for a sweet-savory balance
- Just grab a handful and snack away!
Toffee Glazed Macadamia Nuts
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
These salty, sweet Toffee glazed Macadamia Nuts are buttery, rich and crisp. And as a bonus they can be whipped up in just minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/8 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set aside.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat brown sugar, honey and butter over medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring to combine. Once mixture comes to a full boil add in nuts and coat evenly.
- Cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes until nuts are lightly toasted.
- Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and allow nuts to cool completely. You can even place them in the refrigerator to speed this process up.
- When they are cooled, break them apart and serve.
Notes
Store airtight for up to 2 weeks, but beware of humidity as they will get sticky!
I have made these a few times. I like to change out the sea salt for different seasoning to create a sweet and savory flavors.
made these yesterday, using the brittle option, (halved the less nuts)…..results were awesome. I have tried many different brittle type recipes and this is the easiest and yet totally dleicious. The first batch, i overcooked 🙁 but regulated the timing……. a little under 5 minutes for me as it continues cooking a little after taking it off heat.. Thanks heaps.
Celebrity NUTCASE – You are such a crack-up! (Get it, crack-up?!) The wheels are turning in my head,as to what could be done with those yummy nuts: mixed in cookies, brownies, blondies, etc. Maybe include browned butter in such items with the crunchy nuts…..YUM! Just discovered brown butter – where to head to first?
Thanks!
great idea!!