Step 1

Place a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a flat surface or baking sheet. (DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER!!! If you don’t have parchment or silicone, you can use a baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray.)

Step 2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add the sugar and nuts.

Step 3

Cook while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and turns a golden brown. (You may still see some sugar crystals that haven’t melted–it’s okay.)

Step 4

Remove pan from heat and add vanilla extract. (It will bubble up.) Stir vigorously.

Step 5

Turn the hot nuts out onto the prepared surface. Spread nuts out evenly. Cool completely before using or eating.