Description
Homemade candied nuts are a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with a sweet, nutty aroma. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or enhancing desserts, these crunchy delights are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite nuts and spices. With a rich caramelized flavor and a shiny glaze, they’re sure to impress at any gathering or movie night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sugar until bubbly and golden brown.
- Toss in the mixed nuts, stirring to coat them evenly in the mixture.
- Add cinnamon and salt, mixing well until fragrant.
- Spread the coated nuts on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow cooling completely before breaking apart any clumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg