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Sweet with Heat Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts

The smell of candied nuts is one of the best parts of holiday shopping! Munch on a these shopping mall-style candied nuts at home, year-round.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups nuts pecans work very well to absorb the coating; I used 1 cup each of pecans, walnuts, and almonds. All were raw and unsalted
  • 1 egg white whisked to frothy
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed (light or dark is fine)
  • 2 + teaspoons cinnamon I used 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon for milder heat)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add the nuts; set aside. I used 1 cup each of pecans, walnuts, and almonds. All were raw and unsalted.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until frothy, foamy, and bubbly, about 2 minutes by hand. Pour mixture over nuts and toss to coat evenly; set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 5 ingredients. Dump over the nuts and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Turn nuts out onto to prepared baking tray, spreading them in an even flat layer.
  6. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until coasting is crisped, dried and candied. Stir nuts once midway through cooking.
  7. Lift the parchment paper with the nuts on it off the baking tray, set it on the counter, and allow nuts to cool. When nuts are cool enough to handle, if desired, break apart large clusters.
  8. Transfer nuts to airtight containers or jars.

Notes

  • Nuts will keep airtight at room temperature for at least 1 month.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Sodium 411mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Sodium 411mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 26g 52%

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