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Candied Walnuts
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.