Candied Walnuts
Description
Candied walnuts coated in a sweet, cinnamon-spiced mixture are easy to make at home for a special festive treat or to give as gifts during holiday season.
Ingredients
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1 pound walnut halves
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1 cup white sugar
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6 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and walnuts begin to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt 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 heat; immediately stir in vanilla extract.
5
Stir walnuts into sugar mixture until well coated. Transfer walnuts to a piece of waxed paper; use a fork to break up any clumps. Cool to room temperature.