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!
Strong and savory walnuts collide with a decadent cinnamon and sugar coating to create an irresistible treat. These will be a hit at any holiday party, Christmas in particular. Friends and family alike will enjoy these sweet and tasty treats.
Whether you need to dessert to get you through the week, or are looking for a great Christmas treat, these easy candied walnuts are 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
Candied Walnuts Recipe
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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la popote de PB says
Oh la la ça a l’air tellement bon ça!!
Never Ending Journeys says
Merci beaucoup! 🙂
Glow Steady says
They sound delicious! I tend to opt for walnuts more in savoury meals so this would be a great way to try them in a new way. This recipe sounds like it would be amazing with pecans too!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much! Yes, you can certainly replace the walnuts for pecans, too.
Her Digital Coffee says
I love candied walnuts but never thought of making them myself. This recipe looks incredible and I’ll definitely have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Not only are these delicious to snack on and give away as gifts but they rock on top of a holiday salad. The sweet and savory together are delicious.
Never Ending Journeys says
I agree! Thank you so much.
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says
Loving the cinnamon sugar on these candied walnuts! Perfect for holiday entertaining!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, Tasia!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls says
I love how easy you’ve made this recipe. Just 5 minutes and it’s done! These would be so good served as an appetizer at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years!
Never Ending Journeys says
It certainly is great for the holidays!