Dawn's Candied Walnuts

Name: Dawn's Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound walnut halves; 1 cup white sugar; 6 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Candied walnuts are easy to make at home with this simple recipe. They're such a special treat for the holidays that it's well worth every minute it takes to make them. Store cooled nuts in airtight containers.

Recipe by Dawn Timmerman

Updated on November 24, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

1 pound

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Ingredients

1 pound walnut halves
1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts onto a baking sheet and spread in a single layer.
Roast in the preheated oven until nuts are fragrant and begin to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), about 8 minutes. A small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed onto a flat surface. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in vanilla.
Stir nuts into the pan until well coated. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper and use a fork to remove any clumps. Cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238	Calories
19g	Fat
17g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 39mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 136mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.