Cinnamon Sugar Walnuts
A family tradition that you wait all year for. These Cinnamon Sugar Walnuts are our go-to Christmas snack when we want a sweet, crunchy treat! Put them out for a party or wrap them up and gift them to neighbors.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cinnamon and water in a non-stick skillet.
- Cook on low heat, stirring almost constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until sugar dissolves and cooks down a bit (about 4 minutes total).
- Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- Add walnuts and stir to coat.
- Spread out on a greased cookie sheet to dry.
- Eat up.
Notes
- These are not glazed or shiny when they are dry. They do not have a hard candy shell.
- When I say the mixture hardens as they dry, I don't mean these will be break your teeth. I just mean that the sugar mixture won't be tacky, and will be coated but the walnut won't be any more crunchy than it is on its own.
- If you are like me and like that sweet and savory combo, sprinkle a little sea salt over the wet nuts on the cookie sheet before they harden too much!
- Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.
- If you can't find whole walnuts, you can use halves.
Nutrition
Serving: 12Servings | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g
