Best 6 Cashew Crickle Candy Recipes

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**Cashew Crickle Candy: A Sweet and Crunchy Holiday Treat**

Cashew crickle candy is a classic holiday treat that is loved by people of all ages. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this candy is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. The basic recipe calls for sugar, corn syrup, water, and cashews. However, you can also add other ingredients such as chocolate chips, toffee bits, or dried cranberries. Cashew crickle candy is a great gift for friends and family, and it is also a popular item at holiday parties and cookie exchanges. In this article, you will find two recipes for cashew crickle candy: a classic recipe and a chocolate chip recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and will result in a delicious and festive treat. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some cashew crickle candy!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them. After some trial and error, I came up with a winning recipe. -Karen Daniels, Jefferson City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons butter
2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup salted cashew halves
28 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line baking sheets with waxed paper and grease paper with butter; set aside., In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six or seven cashews. Let stand until completely set., In a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S CANADIAN CASHEW CARAMELS



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My Canadian grandma makes these every year for Christmas. She lives in the States now and has to have the Roger's syrup shipped to her, but plain white granulated sugar can be used instead.

Provided by DEESE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (9.25 ounce) container cashews, chopped
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup golden syrup (such as Roger's®)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray. Arrange chopped cashews in the bottom of dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, golden syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  • Pour caramel over top of cashews. Stir well. Use a heatproof rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly in the dish; allow to cool for 1 hour. Cut cooled caramel into squares or roll into balls as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CASHEW BRITTLE



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Craving candy? Try a nutty twist on homemade old-fashioned peanut brittle.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 lb cashews (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with butter; keep warm in oven. (Keeping the cookie sheets warm allows the candy to be spread 1/4 inch thick without it setting up.) Grease long metal spatula with butter; set aside.
  • In small bowl, mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; set aside. In 3-quart saucepan, mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup. Cook over medium heat about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Stir in butter and cashews. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring constantly, to 300°F or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
  • Pour half of candy mixture onto each cookie sheet and quickly spread about 1/4 inch thick with buttered spatula. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CASHEW CRICKLE CANDY



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Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas notes, 'Cashews add excellent flavor to this golden holiday brickle.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. Add cashews. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cool; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

CASHEW CRICKLE CANDY



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Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas notes, 'Cashews add excellent flavor to this golden holiday brickle.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. Add cashews. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cool; break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 177.2 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

CASHEW CANDIES



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"Salted nut rolls were my mother's favorite candy bar, so I always think of her when I make these sweet snacks," shares Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "Youngsters can help knead and shape the marshmallow mixture and later roll the treats in nuts after they have been dipped in caramel."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
3 cups chopped salt cashews

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; knead until smooth(mixture will be dry). Shape into eight rolls 5 in long x 1/2 in. in diameter (do not butter hands before shaping the mixture). Wrap in waxed paper and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Place caramels in a shallow microwave-safe dish; microwave, uncovered, on high until melted. Add water; stir until smooth. Carefully dip the frozen rolls into the caramel mixture, then roll in cashews. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into 1/3-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cashews: Fresh cashews will have a better flavor and texture than stale ones.
  • Roast the cashews before using: Roasting the cashews will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a candy thermometer: A candy thermometer is essential for making cashew brittle. It will help you to reach the correct temperature for the candy, which is 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Be careful not to overcook the candy: If you overcook the candy, it will become too hard and brittle.
  • Let the candy cool completely before breaking it into pieces: This will help to prevent the candy from breaking into too small pieces.

Conclusion:

Cashew brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give cashew brittle a try!

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