Description
These Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. They make a great snack, salad topper, or homemade gift. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
Walnut Halves:
- 2 cups walnut halves
Brown Sugar Mixture:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Candy the Walnuts: In a skillet, combine brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until the mixture thickens. Add walnuts and stir to coat evenly. Cook until glazed.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Spread walnuts on the baking sheet, cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Great for snacking, salads, or as gifts.
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before candying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
