These baked walnuts are a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. They are great as a snack, topping for salads, or even as a dessert. The walnuts are coated in a delicious mixture of butter, sugar, and spices and then baked to perfection. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the end result is a batch of irresistibly tasty walnuts that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
- Add the walnuts to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the butter and spice mixture.
- Spread the walnuts out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, or until the walnuts are golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the walnuts cool completely on the sheet. They will become even crispier as they cool.
- Once cooled, transfer the walnuts to an airtight container for storage or enjoy them right away!
