Valentina Ablaev
This candied walnuts recipe makes the perfect quick and easy snack! This oven-baked method makes the entire process mess-free and before you know, you have the perfect treat.
These candied walnuts can be enjoyed by themselves, or be used as a salad topper! We love ours on top of a simple broccoli cauliflower salad for that extra crunch!
Candied walnuts are the perfect fall treat! Halved walnuts are coated in a delicious buttery sugar and roasted to perfection in the oven. This caramelized nuts recipe couldn’t be easier to make and makes the perfect snack, just like our easy candied almonds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect gift. These homemade candied walnuts make the perfect old-fashioned gift! Especially great for the Holidays as gifts for school teachers or neighbors.
- Easy recipe. These candied walnuts come together in less than 20 minutes from start to finish.
- Simple ingredients. This entire recipe needs only a few simple ingredients! So easy to make!
Ingredients for Homemade Candied Walnuts
- Walnuts – halved raw walnuts make the perfect nuts for this recipe.
- Butter – gives these nuts the perfect richness.
- Egg white – helps give the walnuts a shiny texture.
- Vanilla – brings a delicious flavor to the crunchy walnuts.
- Salt – balances the sweetness of the nuts.
- Cinnamon – adds a great flavor to the walnuts.
- Sugar – the perfect way to caramelize the nuts.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Candied Walnuts
- In a bowl, whisk together the butter, egg white, and vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl, combine salt, cinnamon and sugar; stir to combine.
3. Add walnuts to a large bowl and pour the egg white/butter mixture over the walnuts, toss to combine.
4. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the walnuts and stir to combine.
5. Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer onto the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, tossing halfway. Bake until golden brown in color. Remove from the oven. Allow the walnuts to cool completely before serving.
Other Cooking Methods:
Candied walnuts on the stovetop –
- Add all of the ingredients to a non-stick skillet on medium heat.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Candied walnuts in the crockpot –
- To your slow cooker, add all of the ingredients.
- Cook on high for about an hour.
Air fryer candied walnuts –
- Add the walnut coated in sugar to the air fryer basket.
- Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes, or until the nuts are golden-brown.
How to Serve Candied Walnuts?
- Appetizer: Candied walnuts can be served as an appetizer, or a simple snack! Make a delicious snack mix by adding these nuts to a bowl of popcorn. Add m&ms, peanuts, and raisins for a homemade chex mix!
- Salad add-in: Use these caramelized walnuts as a delicious salad topper! Level up a creamy pasta salad with that extra crunch. These walnuts also make a great addition to a leafy kale salad!
- Over ice cream: Use these candied walnuts as a delicious ice cream topping!
Recipe FAQs
If your walnuts are still coming out soft, add them back to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
This recipe doesn’t require any prep or soaked nuts.
You can use a variety of your favorite nuts! This recipe works great to make candied almonds, candied pistachios, and even candied pecans. The bake time will be slightly different depending on the size of the nut.
We thinking roasting walnuts in sugar gives them an extra delicious flavor and texture.
Yes, you can use brown sugar, and even honey in place of cane sugar.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store these nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. We recommend storing them in a cool dark place to avoid them getting soggy or stale. Add the walnuts to mason jars or plastic bags.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing these candied walnuts as it would make them soggy.
More Holiday Recipes
If you enjoyed this candied walnuts recipe, be sure to try our other popular festive recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Candied Walnuts Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the butter, egg white, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine salt, cinnamon and sugar; stir to combine.
- Add walnuts to a large bowl and pour the egg white/butter mixture over the walnuts, toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the walnuts and stir to combine.
- Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway. Bake until golden brown in color.
- Remove from the oven. Allow the walnuts to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Candied walnuts on the stovetop:
Add all of the ingredients to a pan on medium heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Candied walnuts in the crockpot:
To your slow cooker, add all of the ingredients and cook on high for about an hour.
- Air fryer candied walnuts:
Add the walnut coated in sugar to the air fryer basket and bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes, or until the nuts are golden-brown.
- Storage. Store these nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. We recommend storing them in a cool dark place to avoid them getting soggy or stale.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing these candied walnuts as it would make them soggy.
