Quick And Easy Candied Walnuts

We love snacking on treats throughout the holiday season! Some other festive favorites include sweet & minty Peppermint Bark Caramel Corn, and these Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods! Whether it’s for a festive gift for friends and neighbors, grazing during movie night, or adding a little something extra to a healthy cranberry salad at the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table, these Candied Walnuts are something you don’t want to miss out on! It takes just 7 minutes (yes, SEVEN!) to whip up a batch, and they taste absolutely amazing! For this 4 ingredient recipe, the walnuts are lightly toasted in a pan on the stovetop as they’re cooked along with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. The cinnamon really brings the warm, cozy flavors out. They taste amazing! There are a few ways to eat these easy candied walnuts, although if I’m being perfectly honest, my personal preference is to just grab a handful in passing to enjoy them all on their own as a snack. But be sure to try them as a garnish on yogurt with fresh fruit, on top of a scoop of ice cream, or you can try these candied walnuts for salad. Another idea (and the one I’m going to try next) is topping baked brie with candied walnuts and some dried cranberries, served with crackers or pita chips. Perfect Christmas party food!

Ingredients for Candied Walnuts

Walnuts: The star of this recipe is walnuts! You could easily substitute pecans, almonds, or another nut if that’s what you have on hand, but I’ve gotta say that walnuts are my absolute favorite. Butter: Walnuts themselves are rich, but the salted butter adds so much more to this recipe! It also helps break down the sugar so that it melts and everything sticks together well. Sugar: Much needed sweetness! I used white granulated sugar this time, but you could make candied walnuts with brown sugar instead. It would add a more caramel flavor, than just sweetness. Cinnamon: Just a touch of cinnamon gives warmth and brings all of the other flavors together. This spice is perfect for the holiday season.

How to make Candied Walnuts

How to store Candied Walnuts

After these candied walnuts have cooled completely, I recommend storing them in an airtight container. They’ll last for up to a week. However, if you want them to last even longer you can store them in the refrigerator. They’ll last for 3 weeks, although they won’t be as crunchy.

Can I freeze candied walnuts?

Yes! You can make a double or triple batch and freeze them for up to 2 months in an airtight container. They won’t be as crunchy, but they’ll still taste great.

Can I use a different kind of nut for this recipe?

Yes! Here are a few that will work really well:

Pecans Almonds Brazil nuts Hazelnuts Cashews Macadamias Mixed nuts

How do I use these candied nuts?

There are so many great ways to eat these!

Give them as a gift at Christmas with a festive tag! Add them to a salad Ice cream topping Yogurt topping Fresh fruit topping On their own as a snack or party food With cheese (particularly baked brie!) On toast with cream cheese spread

This is my Apple Salad with these candied walnuts and it’s one of my favorites!

More recipes with walnuts you will love

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