Description
Heath Bars are a delightful homemade candy that combines the rich flavors of buttery toffee, smooth chocolate, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make treats can be customized with your favorite ingredients and are sure to impress family and friends. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can create a batch of these irresistible bars that are perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans
Instructions
- Prepare an 11×7-inch baking pan by lining it with greased wax or parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and water; cook while stirring until the mixture reaches 305°F according to a candy thermometer.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Allow it to sit until stable but still warm.
- Spread melted chocolate chips over the cooled toffee layer and sprinkle with chopped nuts, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg