Candied Nuts (Crockpot or Oven)

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Jill Mills Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Candied Nuts is a mixture of nuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture. Candy Nuts are quick, easy and can be made in the Crockpot or Oven. Always a favorite for Holiday gifting!

Candied Nuts in a clear jar
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Love!. Brought to work and my co-workers wanted the recipe. Plan on making again!
– Mary
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Best Candied Nuts Recipe

You will be amazed at how simple these cinnamon sugar nuts are to make. All of the nuts are roasted and sweetened to perfection. Your house will have the most beautiful aroma! We love to make these throughout the year to eat as snacks, use in desserts or to use on salads. We always make huge batches for the Holidays to add into jars for gifts.

For other versions, check out our Candied Pecans Recipe and Candied Almonds.

Candied Nuts on a checkeed cloth.

Ingredients Needed

  • Nuts: You will need a blend of pecans, almonds, and cashews or your favorite kind.
  • Sugar: You will need granulated sugar for this recipe as well as brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Cinnamon: This adds additional flavor and adding salt balances the sweetness.
ingredients for candied nuts on a marble counter

How To Make Candied Nuts

  • Place the nuts into a large bowl. Add the egg whites and vanilla into a medium bowl and whisk to combine until frothy. Add the egg mixture into the nuts and toss to combine until coated. Put the sugars, salt, and cinnamon into a small bowl and combine before adding the sugar mixture to the nuts and tossing to coat again.
Preparing the ingredients.
Adding the froth into the nuts.
Adding the cinnamon sugar.
  • Use non-stick spray to lightly grease the slow cooker. Put in the prepared nuts and cover with a lid before cooking for 3 hours on low. Stir the mixture regularly while cooking. When the nuts are done cooking, you can add them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Mixing the recipe in the slow cooker.
Adding the Candied Nuts onto the tray.

Baking Method:

  • Pour nuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake at 325°F for about 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
  • Remove pan from oven and let cool completely.

Variations

  • Feel free to use different nuts to your preference, such as peanuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, etc.
  • Pieces of Pretzels, Pumpkin seeds would be a great addition as well.
  • You can also add in more spices and play around with the flavor. A dash of nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice or even a dash of cayenne pepper would be delicious!
Candied Nuts in a white ramekin dish.

Tips & Tricks For The Best Candied Nuts

  • Instead of just using cinnamon, I like to add some pumpkin pie spice.
  • To make this recipe a little sweet and spicy, I like to add a dash of cayenne.
  • I love using all kinds of nuts for this recipe, just make sure you have enough to equal 12 cups.
  • Make little care packages or holiday gifts by adding them into little jars or clear bags and tie them with a bow!
  • If you are a fan of charcuterie boards, this will make a great addition.

Storing

Place the leftovers into an airtight container for the best storage method. You can store them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Candied Nuts with a wooden spoon.

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5 from 13 votes

Candied Nuts (Crockpot or Oven)

Candied Nuts is a mixture of nuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture. Candy Nuts are quick, easy and can be made in the Crockpot or Oven. Always a favorite for Holiday gifting!
Servings: 12 cups
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add your nuts.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the egg whites and vanilla extract until just frothy.
  • Toss the egg whites into the nuts until all coated.
  • Next mix together both sugars, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Toss until all is mixed and coated.

Slow Cooker Method

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in your nuts.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours stirring frequently.
  • Once done cooking spread the nuts onto a parchment paper-lined tray or baking sheet and let cool and set.

Baking Method

  • Pour nuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake at 325°F for about 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
  • Remove pan from oven and let cool completely.
  • Once cool store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1064kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 45g | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 6mg

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18 comments on “Candied Nuts (Crockpot or Oven)”

  1. Mary Ann

    5 stars
    This was so delicious and so easy to make! I will make this every Christmas…..they make a great gift. This is a keeper!

    Reply
    1. Jill

      Hi Jean. Sorry to hear that. It could be the grade of cashew used or how they were processed. It’s also possible the sugar coating didn’t fully harden.

  3. Brenda Holbrook

    What is the serving size for 1064 calories of Candied nuts? I haven’t tried them yet but they look delicious.

    Reply
    1. John

      Any thoughts on salted versus unsalted nuts. I’m wondering about using salted and skipping the additional salt in the recipe.