Candied walnuts are easy to make at home with this simple recipe. They're such a special treat for the holidays that it's well worth every minute it takes to make them. Store cooled nuts in airtight containers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound walnut halves
- 1 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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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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