BRANDIED CANDIED WALNUTS

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These sweet candied walnuts with a hint of orange zest are wonderful as a snack or appetizer. Try them as a sophisticated addition to desserts and salads.

Provided by California Walnuts

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 pound walnut halves
¼ cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 fluid ounces orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, toss 1 cup of sugar with remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour mixture on to a cookie sheet, spread evenly, and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of sugar over the top and mix. Allow walnuts to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 26.2 g