By: Jill Mills Posted: Sep 4, 2022 Updated: Dec 2, 2023

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Candied Nuts is a mixture of nuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews candied in vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. This Candied Nuts recipe is quick, easy and can be made in the Slow Cooker or Oven. Always a favorite for Holiday gifting!

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Love!. Brought to work and my co-workers wanted the recipe. Plan on making again!

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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. Be sure to also check out our Candied Almonds recipe as well.

Key Ingredients You’ll Need

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.

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!

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How To Make Candied Nuts

Step 1. 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.

Step 2. 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.

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.

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.

How To Store Candied Nuts?

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.

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