Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts

Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts – dangerously delicious! These cinnamon sugar nuts are on repeat at our house during the holiday season! Mixed nuts, egg whites, brown sugar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon. Great for snacking and holiday gifting!

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Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts

These Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts are a staple in our house during the holiday season. I can’t make them very often because we end up eating the whole batch ourselves! They are ridiculously delicious and smell wonderful while they are cooking. The nuts are so simple to make and much cheaper than buying spiced nuts at the mall. Whip up a batch ASAP!

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How to Make Candied Nuts

These nuts are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and water with an electric mixer until frothy. Add nuts and toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the nuts and gently toss to coat. Pour coated nuts onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool nuts and break up any clumps.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can use any of your favorite spices in this recipe.
    • cardamom
    • nutmeg
    • allspice
    • ginger
    • pumpkin spice
  • I use a container of unsalted mixed nuts from Target. It contains pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews.
    • I also throw in some peanuts and pistachios.
    • Walnuts are also delicious.
    • If you use salted nuts, reduce or omit the salt in the recipe.
  • Are Candied Nuts spicy? We did not think the nuts were spicy at all. If you are worried about the heat, substitute paprika for the cayenne pepper.
  • Are Candied nuts gluten-free? Yes!! All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
  • Store nuts in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks.

Cinnamon Sugar Nuts for Holiday Gifting

bowl of spiced nuts

This is one of my go-to recipes for holiday gifts. These nuts are great for snacking. They are equally delicious on a salad or a charcuterie board! I make at least two batches of these nuts to give away during the holiday season. They are dangerously delicious!! You must give this recipe a try. It is sure to become a holiday tradition!

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Candied Nuts

Yield: 2 pounds
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts – dangerously delicious! These cinnamon sugar nuts are on repeat at our house during the holiday season! Mixed nuts, egg whites, brown sugar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon. Great for snacking and holiday gifting!

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds mixed nuts
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • cup brown sugar
  • 1 ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the egg whites and water with an electric mixer until frothy. Add nuts and stir to coat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the sugars, salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon. Pour over nuts and stir to coat. Spread nuts in a single layer on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and cool. Break up nuts if they are stuck together.

Notes:

  • You can use any of your favorite spices in this recipe.
    • cardamom
    • nutmeg
    • allspice
    • ginger
    • pumpkin spice
  • You can use two pounds of any nuts that you like.
    • I use a container of unsalted mixed nuts from Target. It contains pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews.
    • I also throw in some peanuts and pistachios.
    • Walnuts are also delicious.
    • If you use salted nuts, reduce or omit the salt in the recipe.
  • Are Candied Nuts spicy? We did not think the nuts were spicy at all. If you are worried about the heat, substitute paprika for the cayenne pepper.
  • Are Candied nuts gluten-free? Yes!! All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
  • Store nuts in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks.

Steph

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Comments

  1. These sound yummy.

    But the ingredient list says to use Paprika and the description says Cayenne Pepper…which do you use?

    I am adventurous and am thinking I will go with Cayenne!

  2. These are a great snack food to have on hand these holidays! I might make these today for snacking while we decorate.

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