5-Minute Easy Candied Christmas Walnuts
Make these easy candied Christmas walnuts for the holiday season. Guests will love adding these sweet and spiced walnuts to salads or eating as a sweet snack.
Servings 1 cup
Calories 260kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet (Amazon affiliate link)
- large skillet
- wooden spoon (Amazon affiliate link)
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole raw walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon more to taste
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- sea salt for topping, to taste, optional
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet2 tablespoon butter
- Lower heat to medium-low and add vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is melted and beginning to caramelize.¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- Turn the heat to low and add in the walnuts. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes or until well coated. Do not cook too long or the walnuts will burn.1 cup whole raw walnuts
- Remove the walnuts from the heat and place them on the prepared cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Allow the Christmas walnuts to cool and harden before storing.
Notes
This recipe is inspired by one originally published in the Magnolia cookbook.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Cook on the low side (3 minutes) and watch carefully after that to ensure the walnuts do not burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.6g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 24.8g
