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Candied Walnuts

ByMilisa
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Candied Walnuts are so easy to make with just a few ingredients. An addictive snack and perfect to top an ice cream sundae. This is a version of my mom’s secret recipe and a favorite to add to holiday gift baskets!

Walnuts are delicious but toasted walnuts are even better. This simple candied walnuts recipe adds a second step that toasts the walnuts with the brown sugar coating and they are the most delicious candied nut that I’ve ever tried!

Candied Walnuts in a small jar - text overlay

 

Ingredients for Candied Walnuts:

Ingredients for candied walnuts salt, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, walnuts

  • Brown Sugar
  • Butter
  • Water
  • Kosher Salt
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Walnut Halves

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How to Make Candied Walnuts:

skillet with water, brown sugar, salt and butter for making candied nuts

  • Add brown sugar, butter, water and salt to a pan and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. 

caramelized brown sugar and butter mixture in a skillet for candied walnuts

  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and boil about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. 

Candied Walnuts in a skillet with a spatula

  • Quickly mix in walnuts until well coated using a silicone spatula.

Candied walnuts on a silpat lined baking sheet

  • Pour onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer. A silpat is a silicone baking mat that is perfect for everything from baking cookies to frozen pizzas. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes. 

toasted candied walnuts on a silpat lined baking sheet

  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. 

Candied Walnuts on a sheet pan

  • Break apart and serve immediately. 

Overhead view of bowl of candied walnuts with red napkin

How to Store Candied Nuts:

Candied nuts will last about a week at room temperature in an airtight container (these are my favorite deli containers for storing everything). Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. 

Nuts are best served at room temperature.

Recipe Variations:

  • Pecans can be substituted for walnuts. 
  • Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the brown sugar mixture.
  • A pinch of red pepper can also go in with the brown sugar mixture for a sweet and spicy candied nut.

Candied walnuts in a small jar and a bowl, red bow to the side

Serve candied nuts as an appetizer for holiday gatherings and it’s also a great addition to a desserts table. 

Candied walnuts in a lidded jar with a red bow for a holiday gift

I make holiday goodie baskets for family and neighbors every Christmas and these Candied Walnuts are going to be the favorite this year. I found these super cute jars with lids from Amazon and they are perfect for making a homemade treat something special. 

Candied Walnuts in a white bowl on a red check napkin, a few walnuts on the wood table

Delicious Walnut Treats

Two Tone Fudge

Layers of butterscotch and chocolate fudge loaded with crunchy walnuts. This is a holiday favorite from my mother in law's recipe box.

Easy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Simple chocolate chip cookies loaded with crunchy walnuts. An easy treat for any day of the week and delicious enough for a holidays and celebrations.

Walnut Brownies

Rich, fudge brownies filled with toasted walnuts and caramel chips for a decadent and delicious dessert.

Walnut Cinnamon Twists

 All the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a light and fluffy bread twist with crunchy walnuts and a sweet drizzle of icing.

overhead view, candied walnuts in a jar and a bowl, pine cones on the table, red napkin and a few walnuts scattered

Add candied walnuts to your favorite cookies, to top ice cream, or just as a tasty snack but they are also a delicious addition to salads. Once you see how easy and delicious these candied nuts are, you will be making them again and again. 

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Yield: 5 cups

Candied Walnuts

Candied Walnuts in a small jar for a gift, pine cones and red bow with a white bowl of walnuts

Candied Walnuts are so easy to make with just a few ingredients. An addictive snack and perfect to top an ice cream sundae. This is a version of my mom's secret recipe and a favorite to add to holiday gift baskets!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups walnut halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.
  3. Add brown sugar, water, butter and salt to a pan and place over medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until all combined.
  4. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat, quickly stir in vanilla and walnuts. Mixing until well combined.
  6. Pour onto lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Break apart and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Candied nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Best served at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 225mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 3gSugar: 13gProtein: 8g

Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts

 

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