These Quick and Easy Candied Walnuts are incredibly fast to make and absolutely delicious! There’s no need for hot, boiling syrup or beating egg whites. In just a few minutes, you can mix together a few simple ingredients, and voila! You’ll have perfectly coated, crispy, sweet candied walnuts with a hint of spice. This is truly the only candied nut recipe you’ll ever need!
Enjoy these yummy little crunch bombs atop your favorite salad or on your next charcuterie board. Candied walnuts make an excellent topping for savory fall recipes like Butternut Squash Soup and Creamy Pumpkin Rigtoni. Scatter them over oatmeal, yogurt, or even ice cream or enjoy them on their own for a simple, satisfying treat. Candied walnuts make a wonderful accompaniment to Baked Brie En Croute or soft cheeses. During the holidays, candied nuts can be packaged in small jars and included in charming homemade gift baskets or scattered over baked goods for an extra-special finish. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- Walnuts (halved is preferable)
- Powdered Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Cayenne
- Black Pepper
How to Make Quick and Easy Candied Walnuts
Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix powdered sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl. Toss with walnuts until walnuts are coated. Sprinkle in the water and continue to toss, thoroughly coating the walnuts.
Spread the walnuts on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 12 – 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Cool the walnuts in the pan; break apart if needed and store them in a mason jar or airtight container.
Ways to Use Candied Walnuts:
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Quick and Easy Candied Walnuts
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
Ivory Table’s Quick and Easy Candied Walnuts: The only candied nut recipe you will ever need!
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts halves
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3–4 teaspoon water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix powdered sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl. Toss with walnuts until walnuts are coated. Sprinkle in the water and continue to toss, thoroughly coating the walnuts. Spread the walnuts on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 12 – 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Cool the walnuts in the pan; break apart if needed and store them in a mason jar or airtight container.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, snacks
- Method: Baking