Easy Candied Walnuts
Transform your favorite snacks and desserts with these *Easy Candied Walnuts*, a quick and irresistible treat that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring crunchy walnut halves coated in a luscious caramelized sugar glaze, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors with hints of buttery richness and vanilla. A touch of cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic twist (if desired), while a pinch of salt enhances the sweetness for that crave-worthy contrast. Perfect for topping salads, garnishing baked goods, or enjoying on their own, these candied walnuts are as versatile as they are addictive. With minimal ingredients and a straightforward stovetop method, this recipe ensures homemade goodness that beats store-bought every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar to the skillet and allow it to start melting, stirring occasionally with a heat-safe spatula.
Once the sugar begins to melt into a golden liquid, add the butter and stir to incorporate until smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
Add the walnut halves to the skillet and stir quickly to ensure every walnut is evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Carefully transfer the coated walnuts onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out into a single layer using your spatula.
Let the walnuts cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The candy coating will harden as they cool.
Once cooled, break apart any clusters and store the candied walnuts in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.4 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 145 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.3 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 847 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
