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Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Walnuts or Pecans

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  • Brief Description

    Candied pecans, glazed walnuts, cinnamon sugar nuts - all describe this sweet nutty concoction similar to those found at Six Flags, Cabela's, Buc-ee's, and similar venues.

  • Main Ingredient

    pecans or walnuts

  • Category:  Snacks

  • Cuisine:  Southern

  • Prep Time:  15 min(s)

  • Cook Time:  30 min(s)

  • Recipe Type:  Public

  • Source:

    adapted from Pillsbury

  • Tags:

    Holidays Quick & Easy

  • Notes:

    This version contains adapted changes after making once and deciding it needed more sugar. Also see Southern Fatty German Roasted Candied Pecans recipe for further ideas.

  • Posted By:  mcarr

  • Posted On:  Dec 14, 2019

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Ingredients:

  1. 3 tablespoons - butter
  2. 4 tablespoons - packed brown sugar
  3. 2 tablespoons - white sugar
  4. 2 tablespoons - maple syrup
  5. 1 1/2 tablespoons - cinnamon
  6. 1 1/2 teaspoons - vanilla extract
  7. 2 1/2 cups - walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or silicone baking sheets.

In a 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add sugars, syrup, cinnamon and vanilla, and mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.

Add walnuts; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until coated.

Spread mixture onto lined cookie sheet. Bake 3-4 minutes, then stir and return to oven. Bake 2-3 minutes more, and stir again. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Cool completely, for about 20-30 minutes. Store in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.


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