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🌰 Witch’s Gold (Spiced Candied Nuts)

Ingredients
  • 4 cups mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, cashews, or peanuts)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat: 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
    2. Mix sugars & spices:
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, and salt.
    3. Coat nuts:
  3. 3
    Whisk the egg white and vanilla in a large bowl until frothy. Add nuts, toss to coat.
  4. 4
    Add sugar mixture and stir until evenly covered.
    5. Bake:
  5. 5
    Spread nuts evenly on the pan. Bake 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crisp and fragrant.
  6. 6
    Cool completely:
  7. 7
  8. 8
    They’ll harden as they cool. Break apart any clusters.
    9. Package:
  9. 9
    Portion ~⅓ cup per bag or jar. Add a cute tag like “Witch’s Gold — Beware: Addictive Crunch!”
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