Easy Candied Nuts

This quick stovetop recipe works with pecans, walnuts, almonds, or mixed nuts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups nuts
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Prepare a tray
   Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
2. Cook the coating
   In a skillet over medium heat, combine sugars, cinnamon, salt, butter, and water. Stir until melted and bubbling.
3. Add nuts
   Stir in nuts and cook 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until glossy and coated.
4. Finish
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Cool
   Spread nuts onto parchment paper in a single layer. Let cool completely before breaking apart.

Optional Variations

• Add a pinch of cayenne for spicy-sweet nuts.
• Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for deeper flavor.
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after cooling.

Oven Method

1. Toss nuts with:
   • 1 egg white
   • ¼ cup sugar
   • cinnamon + salt
2. Bake at 300°F for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Great for holiday gifts, salads, snack boards, or topping desserts.