Microwave Sweet Nuts
Satisfy your sweet snack cravings with these irresistible Microwave Sweet Nuts—a quick and easy treat made entirely in your microwave! Featuring a luscious glaze of granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, these mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, and more) deliver the perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and spice. Ready in just 12 minutes, this fuss-free recipe uses simple pantry staples and no stovetop mess, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings or thoughtful edible gifts. Whether you're looking for an energy-packed snack, a holiday favorite, or a topping for salads and desserts, these caramelized nuts are sure to impress your taste buds. Serve them fresh or store them for later—just be prepared for them to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, etc.)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and water.
Stir well until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
Add the mixed nuts to the bowl and stir until they are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Microwave the bowl on high power for 1 minute. Remove and stir thoroughly to ensure even coating.
Repeat microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring well after each, for a total of 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar mixture thickens and coats the nuts, forming a glossy shell. Be careful not to let the sugar burn.
After microwaving, quickly stir in the vanilla extract and mix evenly.
Spread the nuts out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet immediately to cool, separating them with a spoon or fork to prevent sticking.
Allow the nuts to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1668 mg | 35% | |
*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.
