CINNAMON NUTS

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I make this out-of-this-world tasting homemade nut mixture every Christmas season... no matter how much I make, they never last long, I'll be lucky if they even make it to the table.... so my advice to you, is make lots and lots, then hide some for your guests.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups nuts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
3 cups almonds or 3 cups pecans (mixed)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a skillet, toast nuts slightly, tossing then so they won't burn.
  • Remove from skillet.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet.
  • Stir in the nuts and the 1/2 cup sugar, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts (about 5-10 mins).
  • In a large bowl, mix the spices and remaining 3 Tbsp sugar.
  • Stir in the nuts.
  • Spread on waxed paper; cool about 20 mins.
  • Break them apart.
  • Store in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.6, Fat 91.9, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 112, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 49.1, Protein 18.1

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