Buttery Honey Nut Chew Recipes

HEAVENLY NUT & HONEY CANDY

Steps:

• Combine water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. You want the mixture to continue boiling, but not spill out of your pan.
• Boil until you mixture reads 245°F on a candy thermometer. (TIP: A candy thermometer is the easiest way to make sure you've cooked your honey candy to just the right temperature. However, if you don't have one handy, you can try this "soft ball" test that uses cold water, explained here.)
• Add nuts to mixture and stir. Cook for about 10 more minutes, until your mixture is a rich golden brown in color. Constantly whisk to prevent scorching.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
• Pour on a silicon baking mat or parchment paper and allow to cool. Spread, only if needed - you want the brittle to be about 1/4" thick (not counting the nuts).
• When the candy is completely cool, break into smaller, easy-to-handle pieces. (TIP: For easier breaking, you can also place in the freezer for 5 minutes after the candy has already reached room temperature.)

NO-BAKE HONEY NUT CHEERIOS™ BITES

Steps:

• Line tray with cooking parchment paper. In food processor, place all ingredients. Cover and process in 1-second bursts until finely chopped, about 15 to 20 bursts; then process until well blended and mixture comes together. Transfer to medium bowl.
• Coat hands lightly with water; use hands to blend mixture completely. Scoop out by measuring tablespoonfuls, and shape each portion into a ball; place on tray.
• Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE NUT CHEWS

Steps:

• Mix in a heavy 2 quart saucepan, sugar, cocoa, milk and butter.
• Stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles all over.
• Boil and stir 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the peanut butter until melted and totally incorporated.
• Add the vanilla, uncooked quick rolled oats and nuts.
• With 2 teaspoons, drop on waxed paper.
• Let stand until set.