Sugared Walnuts

Name: Sugared Walnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 3 cups walnut halves; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

I often bring these with me to either a shower or receptions. They are different then a tray of cookies and disappear quickly.—Brenda Osborne, Cleveland, Tennessee

Ingredients

3 cups walnut halves
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until heated through. Cover and keep warm.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, coffee, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Add warm walnuts; toss to coat.
Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan; separate with a fork. Cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 344 calories, 24g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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Motyjo

May 27, 2014

Very tasty against the tanginess of the walnut, you hardly notice the coffee at all. Easy to make. I enjoyed this recipe. I will make these again.