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Candied Walnuts

Candied Walnuts are great for salads, baking, snacking, and more! You only need 5 minutes to make this Easy Candied Walnuts recipe! You will love the crunchy, sweet, and oh so addicting candied nuts!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 13254 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted walnut halves or pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional

Instructions

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  1. Place a sheet of parchment paper or Silpat on a baking sheet. Set aside.
  2. In a medium non-stick skillet, add the butter and sugar and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the walnuts, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir so the walnuts are coated in the sugar mixture.
  4. Continue to cook and stir frequently over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sugar is fully melted and coating the walnuts.
  5. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the sugar from burning.
  6. Spread the candied walnuts onto the prepared pan in a single layer, making sure they are not in clumps.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes or until the candy hardens.

Nutrition Information

Calories 132.54kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8.3g (3%) Protein 2.25g (5%) Fat 10.96g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.79g (9%) Cholesterol 3.76mg (1%) Sodium 73.22mg (3%) Potassium 64.5mg (2%) Fiber 1.01g (4%) Sugar 6.62g (13%) Vitamin A 43.73IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.19mg (0%) Calcium 14.33mg (1%) Iron 0.42mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13254

% Daily Value*

Calories 132.54kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8.3g 3%
Protein 2.25g 5%
Fat 10.96g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.79g 9%
Cholesterol 3.76mg 1%
Sodium 73.22mg 3%
Potassium 64.5mg 1%
Fiber 1.01g 4%
Sugar 6.62g 13%
Vitamin A 43.73IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.19mg 0%
Calcium 14.33mg 1%
Iron 0.42mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.