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Honey glazed nuts
Honey Glazed Nuts4 cups whole blanched almonds1/4 cup honey2 teaspoons cinnamonGrated zest of 1 orangePreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Toss all the ingredients together. Transfer almonds to a greased baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring oc
Maple-glazed walnuts
Maple Glazed Walnuts1/2 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups walnuts In an iron skillet or saucepan, stir together syrup, cinnamon, butter, and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture bec
Sweet and spicy pecans
Sweet and Spicy PecansMakes about 3 cups.1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1 to 2 teaspoons ground chipotle chiles 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups pecan halves Combine sugar, water, ground chiles and salt in saucepan and cook over medium heat until syrup spins a thre
Orange spiced almonds
Orange Spiced Almonds 1 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon allspice1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 cup orange juice2 cups whole blanched almondsLine cookie sheet with foil; grease. In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except almonds
Turkish spiced walnuts
Turkish Spiced Walnuts 3 tablespoons oil6 green onions, minced1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons cumin1 tablespoon cinnamon1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepp
Fire dust peanuts
Fire Dust PeanutsVery quick and very easy. I like to put out a bowl of these when I do Asian themed dinners.1 pound honey roasted peanuts (or any other honey roasted nut/mixed nuts)1 tablespoon five spice powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt to taste (opt
Coffee candied nuts
Coffee Candied Nuts1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon corn syrup1/2 cup strong coffee2 1/2 cups unbroken halves of nutsIn a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup and coffee and boil to soft ball stage; 240 degrees F. Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir gently until crea
Cinnamon-roasted almonds
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds1 egg white1 teaspoon cold water4 cups almonds1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonPreheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease one 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.Lightly beat the egg white;
Savory cocktail almonds
Savory Cocktail Almonds1/2 cup whole almonds (with or without skins)1 tablespoon butterSeasonings (as follows)uCurried Almonds/u1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/16 teaspoon garlic saltuMille Herb Almonds/u1 teaspoon Beau Monde seasoni
Honey Roasted Peanut Cookie
Honey Roasted Peanut Cookies1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons honey 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts/
Butter roasted pecans
Butter Roasted PecansMakes 2 cups2 cups pecan halves 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste) freshly ground black pepperPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Toss pecans in melted butter to coat evenly (or
Buttered honey nuts
Buttered Honey Nuts6 ounces shelled unsalted nuts1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon honeySpread nuts on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes.Mix butter and honey; pour over nuts. Stir until nuts are completely coated with the mixture. Store in airtight co
Cashew crunch
Cashew CrunchSource: iHazel`s Candies: Copper Kettle Trade Secrets/i Hazel Holen3/4 cup water1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 fluid ounces corn syrup2 teaspoons salt (if nuts are unsalted)Dab of lecithin on the tip of a table knife3 tablespoons butter
Chili walnuts
Chili Walnuts3/8 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon turmericDash of cayenne pepper (optional)3 cups walnutsSalt (optional)Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.In a heavy deep skillet, combine all ingredients excep
Chinese fried walnuts
Chinese Fried Walnuts6 cups water4 cups walnuts1/2 cup granulated sugarVegetable oilBring water and walnuts to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Drain nuts. Mix nuts with sugar. Fry a quarter of the nuts at a time in 1 inch of hot oil until nuts turn golden brown. Remove from
Chipotle honey glazed nuts
Chipotle Honey Glazed NutsSource: Sunset magazine November 19962 dried chipotle chiles1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste3 cups assorted nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, pi
Chocolate mocha dusted almonds
Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds1/2 cup confectioners` sugar1 tablespoon cocoa1 tablespoon instant coffee granules2/3 cup milk chocolate chips2 cup natural almondsIn a large bowl, combine confectioners` sugar, cocoa and instant coffee; set aside.Pour chocolate
Christmas whiskey pecans
Christmas Whiskey PecansSource: iMy Mother`s Southern Desserts/i Martha Pearl Villas and James VillasThe taste of these coated pecans is similar to a praline with just a hint of whiskey. Jim Villas notes that they can be frozen to keep on hand through the holidays.1 c
Cinnamon pecans
Cinnamon Pecans1/4 cup evaporated milk1 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons water1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups pecan halvesCombine all ingredients except pecans, dissolve sugar over medium heat. Add pecans and continue to cook, stirring
Citrus nuts
Citrus Nuts1 cup pecan halves1 cup walnut halves1 egg white1 teaspoon grated lemon peel1 teaspoon grated orange peel1/2 cup confectioners` sugar3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesDash of saltPreheat oven to 300 degrees F.Mix nuts,
Coffee glazed pecans
Coffee Glazed Pecans1 1/2 cups pecans1/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons Taster’s Choice® Instant Freeze Dried Coffee1/4 teaspoon cinnamonIn large skillet combine pecans, sugar, water, Taster`s Choice® and cinnamon; bring to a boil over medium he
Cajun cocktail nuts
Cajun Cocktail Nuts1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chili powder2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce1 pound unsalted peanuts1 pound raw cashews2 pounds unsalted, raw pecan halvesGarlic saltBlack pepperPrehea
Coffee walnuts
Coffee Walnuts1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup dairy sour cream1 tablespoon instant coffee1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups walnut halvesCombine brown sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream and coffee in saucepan. Cook and stir until it reaches
Deviled pecans
Deviled Pecans6 tablespoons butter or margarine1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder4 cups pecan halvesMelt butter or margarine; add salt, onion and chili powder. Stir in pecans, coating well. Spread on a 15 x 10 inch baking pan. Bake at 35
Dilly almonds
Dilly Almonds1 cup whole natural (unblanched) almonds1 cup whole blanched almonds2 teaspoon butter3/4 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon seasoned saltSpread almonds in shallow baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 25 minutes.Melt butter in skillet. Add almonds,
Dr. pepper glazed pecans
Dr. Pepper Glazed Pecans1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine1/2 cup Dr. Pepper1 cup pecan halvesMelt butter in small saucepan and add Dr. Pepper. Bring to the simmering point, then add pecans and simmer for 15 minutes or until Dr. Pepper evaporates, stirring frequently.
Fancy spiced nuts
Fancy Spiced Nuts1 egg white2 tablespoons cold water1/4 pound nutmeats1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup cornstarc/8 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon allspice1/3 teaspoon ginger1/3 teaspoon nutmegBeat lightly the egg white and co
Festive peppered pecans
Festive Peppered Pecans1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper1 cup pecans or walnut halvesHave ready a large baking sheet. In a small bowl combine sugar, salt and black and red peppers. Heat a large ski
Five spice nuts
Five Spice Nuts2 (3.5 ounce) packages blanched whole almonds1 can dry roasted cashew nuts1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon water2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon five spice powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powderPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place nuts in jellyroll pan
Freckled pecans
Freckled Pecans3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash of hot sauce1 pound pecan halves (about 4 cups)Melt butter in skillet. Stir in seasonings. Add pe
Fried nuts
Fried Nuts3 cups water2 cups nutsVegetable oil1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon saltBoil water. Add nuts and cook for 1 minute after water returns to a boil. Rinse in a strainer under hot running water. Drain. Toss nuts in sugar.Heat 1 inch of oil in skil
Fried peanuts
Fried PeanutsPeanut oilPeanutsSaltFill deep fat fryer with peanut oil. Let heat to 375 degrees F. Put raw shelled peanuts in frying basket and drop down into hot oil. When white peanuts start turning brown, take basket out and let drip. Pour out onto paper toweling; salt w
Candied almonds
Candied Almonds1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 egg whites1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt2 cups whole unblanched almondsPreheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.Please sugar in a large bowl.
Frosted pecans
Frosted Pecans1 teaspoon cold water1 egg white1 pound large pecan halves1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon saltIn bowl, beat water and egg white until stiff. Add pecans.In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and add to pecan m
Garlic-hot pepper almonds
Garlic Hot Pepper AlmondsThese peppery toasted almonds can be prepared up to two weeks ahead and stored in an airtight container.2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 3 cups whole blanched a
Gingered almonds
Gingered Almonds1 cup blanched almonds2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon gingerPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Place almonds and butter in shallow baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper to
Glazed pecans
Glazed Pecans1 cup shelled pecans1/4 cup granulated sugarDash of saltPut pecans, sugar and salt into a large heavy skillet. Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat. Cook sugar nut mixture until sugar melts and turns a rich, golden color. Transfer nut mixture to wax pa
Gold nuggets
Gold Nuggets1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water3 tablespoons orange juice1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup grated orange rind2 1/2 cups nutmeatsCombine sugar, water and orange juice in a saucepan, stirring well to dissolve sugar. Cover pan and place over h
Golden nut crunch
Golden Nut Crunc (12 ounce) can mixed nuts1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground oregano1/4 teaspoon celery salt5 cups graham cracker cerealPreheat oven to 300 degrees F.Mix nuts and butter
Honey spiced walnuts
Honey Spiced Walnuts3 cups walnut halves1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup honey1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamonCook sugar, honey and water over medium heat until it reaches soft ball stage. Remove from heat; a