Dawn's Candied Walnuts Recipe
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Dawn's Candied Walnuts

By: Dawn Timmerman 
"These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (365)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Smirnoff Lemon Drop Martini
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 pound
 

Ingredients

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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 238 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by losangeles71   view full review
The "soft ball stage" is when you can dribble a bit of the mixture into a bowl of water, then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CHILICAT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! This took almost no time at all and are definitely addictive! Watch the sugar mixture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Pina   view full review
Thank you so much for this perfect recipe!!!! My family LOVES these. If you don't boil the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by CAMIMCC   view full review
First of all I want to say this recipe is great! I used pecans since I'm using them to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by BURGER77   view full review
I love candied walnuts but the calories are way too much! Since this recipe seemed easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by MEGANWITT26   view full review
It was quick and easy, even for a non-cook like me. I did not measure temp, just let the sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SANDYNINA   view full review
These are wonderful. I have made them with the walnuts, also with almond and pecans, all were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by TMAC70   view full review
These are delicious!!! Not only are they great by themselves, but I also put them in salad w/...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by smiles   view full review
Yum! I must have done something wrong b/c mine were soo wet and sticky but they tasted great!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MALKOWSKIK   view full review
Reminiscent of the candied roasted almonds available at the county fair...delicious and...

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