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Description
Sweet and spicy candied nuts with a perfect crunch. Ideal for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add both sugars, water, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Add nuts and coat evenly with the sugar mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the nuts on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust cayenne for more or less heat.
- Use any mix of nuts you prefer.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg