Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of sweet, caramelized walnuts that are perfect for snacking or as a topping for salads and desserts. This easy candied walnuts recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing treat that elevates any gathering. With just a few steps, you’ll master the art of making these irresistible bites that will have your friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until it forms a thick syrup.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.
- Toss in the walnuts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let cool completely before breaking apart any clumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg