Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds Candied Walnuts 4.8 (654) 516 Reviews 74 Photos Candied walnuts are easy to make at home with this simple recipe. They're such a special treat for the holidays that it's well worth every minute it takes to make them. Store cooled nuts in airtight containers. Submitted by Dawn Timmerman Updated on October 14, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 74 74 74 74 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 1 pound Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Sweeten your holiday season with this super easy candied walnuts recipe. How to Make Candied Walnuts You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Candied Walnuts Ingredients These are the six ingredients you’ll need to make this irresistible candied walnuts recipe: Walnuts: A pound of walnut halves should make about 16 servings. Sugar: You can’t have candied walnuts without sugar! A cup of white sugar, to be exact.Milk: You’ll need six tablespoons of milk. Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon lends warmth and coziness. Salt: A pinch of salt takes the flavor up a notch. Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds even more cozy, warm flavor. How to Candy Walnuts Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade candied walnuts: Toast the walnuts in the oven. Stir the sugar, milk, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Don’t forget to use a candy thermometer to make sure it reaches the right temperature.Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla and walnuts. Spoon the walnuts onto wax paper and break up clumps. Let the nuts cool. How to Use Candied Walnuts There are so many delicious ways to use homemade candied walnuts. For instance: Transfer them to mason jars, add a festive ribbon, and give them as gifts during the holiday season. Add them to all your favorite seasonal salads. For inspiration, explore our collection of Best Fall and Winter Salads. Use them as a crunchy topping for smooth autumnal soups, such as this top-rated Butternut Squash Soup. How to Store Candied Walnuts Store the (completely cooled) candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “These are ridiculously good!” raves hacoksaves. “I made them vegan by substituting cashew milk for dairy milk and raw organic sugar for the white sugar, I don't think anyone could ever tell the difference. These will certainly become a staple as they can be used for so many different recipes!” “These are amazing,” according to jleahy. “I make them every holiday season. All of my kids love them and I bring them as snacks to holiday parties. They don’t last long, and people always ask for more.” “Yum,” says Michelle Thomas. “I added cocoa nibs for a hint of chocolate and it was so good. Will be making again!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 1 pound walnut halves 1 cup white sugar 6 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts onto a baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven until nuts are fragrant and begin to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), about 8 minutes. A small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed onto a flat surface. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in vanilla. Stir nuts into the pan until well coated. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper and use a fork to remove any clumps. Cool to room temperature. I Made It Print 923 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 238 Calories 19g Fat 17g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 238 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Sodium 39mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 14g Protein 5g 9% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 38mg 3% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 136mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.