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Dawn's Candied Walnuts

SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Timmerman  PHOTO BY: Lillian 

"These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them."
Dawn's Candied Walnuts Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 228 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 pound

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound walnut halves
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Drink?
Wine Port

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
  2. Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .
  3. Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by losangeles71 
The "soft ball stage" is when you can dribble a bit of the mixture into a bowl of water, then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by CHILICAT 
Wow! This took almost no time at all and are definitely addictive! Watch the sugar mixture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2009 by Pina 
Thank you so much for this perfect recipe!!!! My family LOVES these. If you don't boil the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2005 by CAMIMCC 
First of all I want to say this recipe is great! I used pecans since I'm using them to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2006 by BURGER77 
I love candied walnuts but the calories are way too much! Since this recipe seemed easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2005 by MEGANWITT26 
It was quick and easy, even for a non-cook like me. I did not measure temp, just let the sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2007 by smiles 
Yum! I must have done something wrong b/c mine were soo wet and sticky but they tasted great!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by MALKOWSKIK 
Reminiscent of the candied roasted almonds available at the county fair...delicious and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by SANDYNINA 
These are wonderful. I have made them with the walnuts, also with almond and pecans, all were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by TMAC70 
These are delicious!!! Not only are they great by themselves, but I also put them in salad w/... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Dawn's Candied Walnuts

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 238

  • Total Fat: 18.6g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 39mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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