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How to Make Candied Walnuts

These Candied Walnuts only require 3 ingredients and can be adjusted if you want to add spice or change out the nut type! A great DIY gift for Holidays. 
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Candied Walnuts with Brown Sugar
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Melissa

Ingredients

  • 1 c Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/4 c Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • in a small pan combine all ingredients over medium heat.
  • Once butter and sugar melt together you can turn the heat up to medium high.
  • Allow the nuts to cook in the sugar mixture for about 5 minutes, or until the sugar begins to crystallize (you will be able to smell the nuts browning at this point).
  • Remove from the heat and place on a silicone mat (or parchment paper) on prepared baking sheet.
  • Allow to cool and then gently crumble with your hands.
  • Use in desired dish, or place in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks,