Candied Walnuts

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Servings:
16

Yield:
1 pound

Ingredients

Directions

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Place walnuts onto a baking sheet and spread in a single layer.

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Roast in the preheated oven until nuts are fragrant and begin to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)