Candy Nuts

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This stuff is addictive! I love making these nuts to have out for company but have to have someone hide them from me or I'll eat them all before our guests arrive! Recipe from the Chicago Sun-Times

by Hey Jude·published 2003-12-18

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Lunch/Snacks

Servings

12 serving(s)

Total time

25 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

148 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

1 1/2 cups whole almonds or 1 1/2 cups pecan halves (raw or roasted)almond
1/2 cup sugarsugar
2 tablespoons butterbutter
1/2 teaspoon vanillavanilla

Instructions (5 steps)

01Line a baking sheet with foil; butter the foil and set aside.
02In a 10-inch, heavy skillet combine nuts, sugar, butter and vanilla; cook over medium-high heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until sugar begins to melt Do Not Stir.
03Reduce heat to low; continue cooking until sugar is golden brown, stirring occasionally.
04Remove skillet from heat; pour nut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; cool completely and break into clusters.
05Store tightly covered in the fridg for up to 3 weeks.

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