Description
Homemade Candied Nuts are a delightful treat that combines the warmth of caramelized sugar with the crunch of your favorite nuts. Perfect for snacking, topping desserts, or gifting, these irresistible morsels can elevate any occasion. With a sweet and salty flavor profile, they are an easy-to-make indulgence that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Add cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Toss in mixed nuts until fully coated.
- Spread nuts evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- Cool completely before breaking into clusters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg