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easy spiced caramel nuts

(1 rating)
methodmaven avatar
Recipe by
Tam D
@methodmaven
The Dalles, OR

Nuts are great healthy snacks. In a decorative cello bag, these would make great gifts for co-workers, hospital visits, mail carrier... In themed cupcake papers, they could decorate place settings on a holiday table. Quick, easy, and so many possibilities!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
method Microwave

Ingredients For easy spiced caramel nuts

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    nuts*

How To Make easy spiced caramel nuts

  • 1
    Put butter in a microwave safe mixing bowl. Microwave uncovered, 30-60 seconds or until melted.
  • 2
    Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, spice, and salt, to combine. Add nuts, and mix well.
  • 3
    Microwave, uncovered, 4-5 min. or until golden brown, and mixture appears glossy, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • 4
    Spread in a single layer onto Silpat, baking sheet, or waxed paper. Cool completely. Store airtight, up to a week.
  • 5
    *pecan halves, walnut halves, whole almonds, or whole cashews recommended
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