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candied walnuts

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Recipe by
Anna Vandenhazel
@annavandenhazel
West Valley City, UT

Absolutely the best walnut candy I've ever had! The sour cream is the best part. You can use other nuts for variety.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For candied walnuts

  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1 dash
    of salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    walnut halves

How To Make candied walnuts

  • 1
    Combine sugars and sour cream in small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until mixture boils.
  • 2
    Continue to boil until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240F) or forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water. Stir in salt and vanilla.
  • 3
    Pour hot candy mixture over walnuts in a mixing bowl. Mix until walnuts are evenly coated.
  • 4
    Spoon out onto waxed paper, separating walnuts.
  • 5
    When dry, store in airtight container.
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