Crunchy Candied Mixed Nuts
There’s something about candied mixed nuts that I just can’t get enough of. The sweetness combined with the natural richness from the nuts keeps me reaching for more. This recipe is so easy! All you need are your favorite nuts, sugar and spices, and an egg. The egg white gives the nuts a really good crunch and keeps all the flavor packed in. I’ve tried recipes without egg whites, but I don’t find them quite as satisfying. I love a good crunch!
My favorite nuts for this recipe are pecans, walnuts, and cashews. Sometimes I’ll also toss in slivered almonds and pumpkin seeds. Candied mixed nuts make for a great movie or lunchtime snack. You can even put them in jars with a pretty bow and give them as gifts for the holidays or special occasion.
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Crunchy Candied Mixed Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts (choose a single or variety of your favorite nuts)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teas cinnamon powder
- ⅛ teas cumin powder (optional, adds depth to the flavor)
- ⅛ teas cayenne pepper powder (optional, almost not noticable until that slight tingle on your tongue)
- ¼ teas vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ egg white (1 egg white also works)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until combined and the nuts are well coated.
- Pour nut mixture onto parchment paper or a silicon mat placed on a baking pan.
- Bake at 300 degrees F for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Break the nuts apart and store in an air tight container. Enjoy!