With a delicious and simple cinnamon sugar coating, these easy to make, Candied Mixed Nuts are sweet and salty, and have an irresistible crunch that any nut lover will absolutely savor!
Sometimes I get in the mood for a sweet and salty crunch.
That's when I go to my spice rack, grab my cinnamon and sugar, and make this super delicious Candied Mixed Nuts recipe.
With peanuts, cashews and almonds, this easy snack has my top three nut favs (though any combination of nuts can be used--some popular alternatives are walnuts, pecans and pistachios).
The added bonus is that the house smells amazing (like a cinnamon-sugar wonderland kind of amazing) for the rest of the day after these bake in the oven!
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👪Why you'll love it
| Easy, quick recipe- Choose your favorite nut or nuts, and simply mix them with the delicious cinnamon and sugar coating. Within 10 minutes, they'll be ready for the oven! Versatile- Munch on them as is, or toss candied mixed nuts on top of your favorite ice cream. You could also add them to a yogurt parfait, cereal, or fruit bowl! Perfect for game watching, parties, and gifting- This easy recipe is perfect for so many occasions, but especially Christmas and Father's Day. After all, nothing says "I love you" like giving someone a tin full of tasty, cinnamon and sugar coated nuts, right? |
For more easy confection recipes, try Classic Peanut Brittle, Creamy Marshmallow Fudge and Peanut Clusters!
🥘Ingredients
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card below
- whole cashews, almonds and peanuts- these are my preferred nuts for this recipe; opt for lightly salted
- sea salt- this dissolves easier than table salt and mixes well
- cinnamon- I use ground from a bottle; for stronger flavor, grate cinnamon sticks
- sugar
- egg white- the binding agent that helps the sweet and salty coating stick to the nuts
- water
🔪Instructions
For more detailed instructions, see the printable recipe card below
- Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, cinnamon and sugar; lightly toss with a stirring spoon.
- In a separate, small bowl, beat the egg white and water until stiff.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the large bowl. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
- Place the nuts on a prepared, rimmed baking sheet. Break up clusters of nuts with a spoon or spatula.
- Bake in a preheated 250° oven for 1 hour. Every 20 minutes, stir the nuts.
- Let stand for 5 minutes; then remove nuts from the pan.
🥣Substitutions
Feel free to use your favorite nut(s) for this recipe.
🍽Equipment
- large rimmed baking/jelly roll pan (lined with lightly greased foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup)
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk or hand mixer
- spatula
🍶Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy within 2 weeks.
💭Top tip
Beat the egg white mixture until stiff peaks form for best results.
🗨️FAQ
Glazed nuts often have corn syrup and sugar (which creates that shiny glaze), while candied nuts use egg white and sugar.
That's only necessary if you don't plan on enjoying the nuts within 2 weeks. They will keep in the fridge for up to 3 months. You can also freeze them in proper packaging for up to 6 months.
When they first come out of the oven, they're a little soft, but as they cool, they will become crunchy and hard.
🥄Related
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🍴Pairing
These are my favorite snacks to enjoy with Candied Mixed Nuts, especially for games:
📋Recipe
Candied Mixed Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 pound nuts, lightly salted To make 1 pound, I use a combination of 6 oz. whole cashews, 6 oz. whole almonds, and 4 oz. whole peanuts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 & ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Before starting... Line your rimmed baking pan with lightly greased foil or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 250° F.
- Place the nuts in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the salt, cinnamon and sugar; lightly toss with a stirring spoon.
- In a separate, small bowl, beat the egg white and water until stiff.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the large bowl. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
- Bake for 1 hour. Every 20 minutes, stir the nuts.
- Let stand for 5 minutes; then remove nuts from the pan.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy within 2 weeks.
Regina A. says
These were easy to make and delicious! We really like it with pecans. It makes a great ice cream topper.
Kitchen Ready Betty says
So glad you liked this easy candied nuts recipe. Yes, they are so good on ice cream and yogurt!