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Spicy Candied Walnuts

These spicy candied walnuts are super addictive, and always a crowd pleaser.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candied walnuts, nuts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 391kcal
Author Wendie

Ingredients

  • 4 cups walnuts
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more if you like heat
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and sea salt mix until combined.
  • In a medium bowl toss the walnuts with the egg white and vanilla until coated.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the walnuts and toss until coated.
  • Spread the walnuts into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the middle oven rack and bake for 20 minutes, stir and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let the walnuts cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.


Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Sodium: 276mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g