Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts make tasty treats for Valentine’s Day or for any special occasion. They also make nice hostess gifts or party favors. They’re so simple to make that you can actually make them anytime at all—because they’re so delicious.

Any nut or combination of nuts will work for this simple recipe. I chose walnuts, pecans, and cashews but all nuts are tasty and healthy. Nuts are full of healthy fats, protein, fiber, and a wide range of nutrients like vitamin e, magnesium, and selenium. These Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts make healthy and filling snacks. They also smell so delicious—the last time I made them everyone who came into the house kept asking, “What smells so good? Is that Cinnamon?” These Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts were definitely a huge hit!

If you have any leftover nuts, you can always coat them with some melted chocolate chips for another quick and tasty snack.

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CINNAMON SUGAR CANDIED NUTS

Ingredients:

• ½ C. Walnuts
• ½ C. Pecans
• ½ C. Cashews
• ¼ C. Butter
• ¼ C. + 1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar (divided)
• 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
• Bowls
• Large Skillet
• Baking sheet
• Tin foil

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Directions:

1. Line baking sheet with tin foil.
2. Combine 1 Tbsp. of sugar and 1 Tbsp. cinnamon is a medium bowl and set aside.
3. Melt butter in large skillet.
4. Add sugar and stir over high heat until sugar is dissolved.
5. Reduce heat to medium and add nuts.
6. Stir until nuts are toasted—about 3 minutes.
7. Add the hot nuts to the bowl of cinnamon and sugar mix and toss to coat.
8. Spread on baking sheet to cool.

When your Cinnamon Sugar Candied Nuts are cool, package them in glass jars or tins and give them to your Valentine or special someone for any occasion. They’ll love these delicious snacks no matter what time of year it is!

Another favorite are chocolate covered nuts! This recipe combines all your favorite nuts in one delicious snack!

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CHOCOLATE COVERED NUTS

Ingredients:

• ½ C. Walnuts
• ½ C. Pecans
• ½ C. Cashews
• 6 0z. Semi-Sweet chocolate chips
• Bowls
• Baking sheet
• Tin foil or parchment paper
• Sandwich bag

Directions:

1. Line medium baking sheet with tin foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine nuts in a bowl to mix then spread flat and even on a baking sheet.
3. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for approximately 2 minutes.
4. Put melted chocolate in a sandwich bag and cut the tip off the bag to use as a pastry bag.
5. Drizzle chocolate over nuts.
6. Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator to let chocolate harden.
7. Break apart and serve.

What kind of nut snack do you enjoy? Are you more of a chocolate lover or a cinnamon sugar lover? Let me know in the comments below!

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Lisa

Lisa is a mother of three lovely young women and is a new grandmother to a baby boy! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than thirty years. Lisa is originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Running a small business for over 25 years and raising a family has made for a busy, busy life with many ups and downs; it’s definitely been an adventure.

Lisa’s always involved in one project or another whether it’s work related or serving her community. She also recently went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in American Studies. Lisa tries to make every day a good day—that means learning something new, practicing kindness, and enjoying the present moment.