Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade Heath Bars, a nostalgic treat that perfectly blends crunchy toffee with rich chocolate and nuts. These simple yet impressive bars are ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as an afternoon snack. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can craft these delectable candy bars that rival store-bought versions. The buttery base topped with melted chocolate and your choice of nuts creates a satisfying sweet treat that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make Heath Bars!
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 pan by lining it with greased wax or parchment paper.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 305 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Pour the hot mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Once stable but still hot, top with melted chocolate and sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer, pressing gently.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg