Candied Walnuts

Name: Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg white; 1 teaspoon water; 8 ounces walnut halves

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8
Calories
257 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
American

Candied Walnuts

Benson Pickett

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This recipe for candied walnuts is walnut halves coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and baked to crispy and crunchy perfection. Candied walnuts are perfect for salads, snacking or package them up for a fun homemade gift idea!

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Ingredients

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1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
8 ounces walnut halves

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a sheet pan with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper.
Place the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white with the water until the mixture is frothy. Pour the walnuts into the egg white mixture and toss to coat. Pour in the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir until nuts are thoroughly coated in the sugar.
Place the nuts in a single layer on the sheet pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking time, until the coating on the nuts has hardened.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container until ready for use.

Notes

This recipe works best with walnut halves. You can use walnut pieces if you prefer, but they may need less time in the oven.
It’s important to stir the nuts at least once during the cooking process so that they don’t burn.
Candied walnuts will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.