We received these from a friend as a Christmas gift and from personally experiencing the deliciousness of these sugar and spice candied nuts, I can guarantee that you cannot go wrong with this recipe. Going with yesterday's theme of waiting until the last minute this is intended for those 'last minute Christmas divas' looking for a hostess gift, appetizer, or Christmas gift for tonight's party!
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
1 lb walnuts, pecans, and/or almonds
1 egg white, room temperature
1 tbsp water
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix sugars, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon so that there are no lumps. In a large bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy but not stiff. Add nuts and stir to coat. Sprinkle nuts with sugar mixture and toss until evenly coated. Spread sugared nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet fitted with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven, and separate nuts as they cool. Enjoy.
For quick and beautiful gift packing you can find these cute star containers at the DollarTree and add some clear wrap with ribbon and you have an instant gift. Enjoy!
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