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Looking for a simple, delicious snack or holiday gift? These nuts are a must-have treat for any holiday occasion! So easy to make with just a few ingredients from your pantry – sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla – you'll be amazed at how quickly you can whip up a batch of these delicious snacks. This recipe has become a staple in my household, as well as my annual Christmas gift for everyone!

There’s something magical about homemade candied nuts. Their sweet, crunchy coating with a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar transforms this simple snack into an irresistible treat. Perfect for holiday gifts, topping salads and appetizers or simply munching on their own, these candied nuts are so easy to make and will fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of cinnamon and caramelized sugar. Let’s dive into this simple recipe for a treat that will make your home smell like the holidays!

Everything You Need to Make Homemade Candied Nuts

Mixed Nuts: You can choose any kind of variety of nuts you prefer! I usually use a variety pack from Aldi that contains peanuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans, but you can also use just one kind of nut if you prefer. You’ll need a 15-oz can or about three cups!
Egg White: An egg white whisked together with water makes the perfect coating for the nuts to stick to all the sugar and spices.
Sugar, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon: Two types of sugar, as well as cinnamon adds the deliciously sweet holiday flavor to these baked nuts!
Vanilla Extract & Salt: A little vanilla goes a long way in this recipe! If you’re mixed nuts are salted, then no need to add any extra salt. If they are unsalted, I recommend adding a teaspoon to the mix.

How to Make Homemade Candied Nuts

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat Nuts: Add egg white and 1 tbsp of water to a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add mixed nuts to bowl and stir to coat.
Add Other Ingredients: Add sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt to bowl and mix to combine thoroughly.
Bake: Pour mixture onto a large, well-oiled baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Stir: Remove from oven and stir before cooling to prevent nuts from sticking together.
Cool & Toss: Let cool for 10 minutes and gently toss with powdered sugar.

Jar of homemade candied nuts with a black bow tied around it

Kitchen Essentials

Check out my list of favorite kitchen tools and serve ware that I just keep going back to! For this recipe, I used my favorite mixing bowls, baking sheets and silicone baking mats.

I hope you enjoy these delicious candied nuts! If you try them, please remember to leave a rating and comment below! If you’re looking for a simple recipe to incorporate these nuts, check out my Brown Sugar Baked Brie With Candied Nuts recipe.