easy spiced caramel nuts

Name: Easy Spiced Caramel Nuts
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, packed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) nuts*

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Tam D

The Dalles, OR

Updated on Oct 13, 2013

Nuts are great healthy snacks. In a decorative cello bag, these would make great gifts for co-workers, hospital visits, mail carrier... In themed cupcake papers, they could decorate place settings on a holiday table. Quick, easy, and so many possibilities!

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method Microwave

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups nuts*

How To Make easy spiced caramel nuts

Step 1

Put butter in a microwave safe mixing bowl. Microwave uncovered, 30-60 seconds or until melted.

Step 2

Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, spice, and salt, to combine. Add nuts, and mix well.
Step 3

Microwave, uncovered, 4-5 min. or until golden brown, and mixture appears glossy, stirring every 30 seconds.
Step 4

Spread in a single layer onto Silpat, baking sheet, or waxed paper. Cool completely. Store airtight, up to a week.
Step 5

*pecan halves, walnut halves, whole almonds, or whole cashews recommended
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