Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts

Contents

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts
Featured Comment
WHY MAKE CANDIED NUTS AT HOME
INGREDIENTS
Egg white
Sugar and brown sugar
Cinnamon
Nuts
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
CINNAMON SUGAR CANDIED NUTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions

You won’t believe how easy this is to make, and it’s the perfect budget-friendly gift for family and friends!

Featured Comment

This is my favorite recipe! So easy to make and so delicious. They’re so good, in fact, that my in-law’s determined they’re the only thing I absolutely have to bring to holiday dinners. This will be the 4th year I’m bringing them to Thanksgiving.

Morgan

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Candied nuts. What a holiday staple! Made so easily on a sheet pan (thank you parchment paper for a quick and easy clean up), and so perfect for snacking, entertaining or gifting. These bad boys disappear fast though so a double batch may be absolutely necessary here.

WHY MAKE CANDIED NUTS AT HOME

Budget-friendly. Candied pecans or candied almonds are so easy to make with a short ingredient list (about 5-6 ingredients) using pantry staples.
Versatile. Great for salad toppings, appetizers, cheese boards and holiday snacking.
Makes for great gifts. Candied nuts also make for a lovely last-minute holiday treat for friends, family, teachers, neighbors, dog walkers and co-workers.

INGREDIENTS

Egg white

This serves as a great binder to help the cinnamon sugar coating adhere to the nuts.

Sugar and brown sugar

A combination of granulated and light brown sugar is ideal. Coconut sugar can also be substituted.

Cinnamon

A good quality cinnamon is best.

Nuts

Use a combination of your favorite nuts! Just be sure to start with raw, unsalted nuts to avoid any unwanted added flavors.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS

Try different nuts. You can use your favorite combination of nuts – almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews – all of them will work very well here.
Double the recipe. Need a big batch? The recipe can easily be doubled using two sheet pans to avoid overcrowded pans.
Mix it up. Add chopped fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat!

TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE

Baking sheet

CINNAMON SUGAR CANDIED NUTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What kind of nuts can I use?

Any combination of almonds, pecans, walnuts or cashews are all solid choices.

Can I use store-bought cinnamon sugar?

Store-bought cinnamon sugar is fine to use in a pinch but we recommend making it homemade (using granulated sugar, light brown sugar and good quality cinnamon) for the best results possible. This allows you to control the cinnamon-sugar-ratio for the most perfect spice level.

Can I make this spicy?

You can add a little bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper for a kick of heat!

How can I store candied nuts?

Candied nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

How can I make this into holiday gifts?

Pack them into mason jars or clear gift bags, tied off with a ribbon or bow.

Recipe

Yield: 3 cups
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 large egg white

½ cup sugar

¼ cup brown sugar, packed

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 cups raw almonds

1 cup raw pecans

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and 1 tablespoon water until frothy, about 2 minutes; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine sugars and cinnamon; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine almonds, pecans and egg white mixture until well combined. Stir in brown sugar mixture until evenly coated.
5. Spread almond mixture onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring at halftime.
6. Let cool completely before serving.