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Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts

These candied nuts taste like those delicious roasted nuts you get at the mall during the holiday season!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds nuts any variety
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper see note

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Add nuts to large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites and water until frothy. Pour over nuts and stir to coat all the nuts.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the sugars, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Pour over nuts and stir to coat.
  5. Spread nuts in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and separate nuts if they are stuck together.
  7. Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

  • We prefer mixed nuts in this recipe, but any variety should work well.
  • You may substitute smoked paprika for the cayenne, if you don't want the spice or skip it altogether.
  • We use lightly salted nuts. Adjust salt to suit your tastes. 

Nutrition Information

Serving -3 Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 226mg (9%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Serving -3
Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 226mg 9%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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