Candied Walnuts

These Easy Candied Walnuts are made in a skillet, with only 3 ingredients! They are a perfect balance of sweet, salty, crisp and chewy. Highly addictive!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword candied walnuts, caramel walnuts

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 5

Total Time 6

Servings Servings

Calories 180kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, both packed (do not use dark brown)
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon salt divided

Instructions

Prep. Line a large plate or sheet pan with parchment paper and have it ready.
Cook. Add all the ingredients (saving some of the salt for topping) to a medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring every minute.
As the liquid cooks off, stir constantly until all the moisture evaporates and the walnuts start to clump together, turn glossier and slightly darker in color. Don't let them brown too much.
Cool. Immediately transfer the nuts to the parchment-lined plate, and spread them into a single layer. Sprinkle the reserved salt evenly on top, let them cool completely, then break them apart with your fingers. Store in an airtight container.

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Notes

Use a nonstick skillet only—this prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.

If doubling the recipe, use a large skillet.

Use raw walnuts, not toasted ones.

Have your parchment paper ready before you start, since the caramel sets quickly.

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