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Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts

These sweet and spicy candied nuts are sweet with a punch of cinnamon and a hint of spice. Perfect for holiday cocktail parties or hostess gifts!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 servings (1 pound)
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Heaping pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg white at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound walnut or pecan halves or cashews or a combination

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, salt and cayenne, making sure there are no lumps.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water until very frothy. Add the nuts, and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle the nuts with the sugar mixture, and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking. Remove from the oven, and stir and separate the nuts as they cool. Once completely cool, the nuts can be stored in an airtight container or glass jars at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings (1 pound)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% Daily Value*

Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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