candied walnuts

Long Island, NY
Updated on Aug 12, 2010

This is one of those snacks that you just can't stop eating! I made this to bring to a party and it was gone very quickly! This recipe was posted on the Internet by a cook named Dawn Timmerman. The photo is my own.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound walnut halves
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How To Make candied walnuts

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
  • Step 2
    Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately.
  • Step 3
    Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.

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