Candy Coated Nuts

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sweet, crunchy, and nutty candy-coated nuts with caramelized sugar and vanilla, perfect for snacking or gifting, appealing to those who love rich, sweet treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. brown sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 c. sour cream ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. vanilla ⓘ
  • 2 1/2 c. walnuts or pecan halves ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Butter the sides of a heavy 1-quart saucepan.
  2. In it, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and sour cream.
  3. Stir until the sugars melt.
  4. Cook to soft ball stage (236°F).
  5. Add vanilla.
  6. Beat until mixture begins to thicken.
  7. Add nuts.
  8. Stir until well coated.
  9. Turn out onto a greased cookie sheet.
  10. Separate into individual pieces and let cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

373 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 16.4g 21% DV
Carbs 40.9g 15% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 28.2g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 47.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 274.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 2.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 85.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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