Candied Walnuts Recipe (With Brown Sugar and Cinnamon)

Wondering how to make Roasted Walnuts? You’re going to love this easy and delicious Candied Walnuts Recipe!

Need an easy and delicious dessert to send your holiday menu over the top? This Candied Walnuts Recipe is calling your name!

An irresistible blend of strong and savory walnuts collide with a decadent cinnamon and sugar coating to create this treat. They’re always a hit at holidays, parties, and get-togethers! Friends and family alike will keep on coming back for more. 😉

Whether you need a dessert to get you through the week, or are looking for a great Christmas treat, these spiced candied walnuts are so easy to make. The best part is, they only take several simple ingredients!

So, what are you waiting for? Here’s what you’ll need to make your cinnamon sugar roasted walnuts…

Candied Walnuts Recipe

What are candied walnuts made of?

These candied walnuts are made of Walnuts, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla, Salt, and Water. This combination of ingredients gives these walnuts a sweet and savory coating that is simply irresistible.

How long can you store candied walnuts?

You can store these candied walnuts with brown sugar in an airtight container for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. In either case, they’re an excellent make-ahead food for events!

Can you freeze candied walnuts?

An excellent alternative to storing walnuts in the fridge, is to simply freeze them! When you store candied walnuts in an airtight container, you can freeze them for up to two months.

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Candied Walnuts Recipe

Wondering how to make Roasted Walnuts? You're going to love this easy and delicious recipe!

Prep Time1 minute min

Cook Time4 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 cups

Author: Never Ending Journeys

Ingredients

• 2 cups Walnuts
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar +2 tsp for sprinkling on top
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 4 tbsp Water

Instructions

• Preheat your 10″ Cast Iron Skillet on low heat.
• After is has warmed a little, turn heat up to medium. Then add sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and water to skillet, and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring well with a wooden spoon until mixture turns into a glaze and begins to bubble.
• Then add Walnuts to skillet, and continue stirring, coating all the nuts with the glaze. This should take about two minutes.
• Transfer Walnuts to a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
• Flip each walnut over so it’s right side up, and spread out so none are left touching.
• Then sprinkle walnuts with additional sugar.
• Leave them out overnight so they can cool. Enjoy!
• Store in a mason jar or airtight container for up to one week, or for up to three weeks in the fridge. Enjoy!

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