Spiced Rum Sugared Walnuts
Description
A yummy snack perfect for the holidays or just a sweet treat anytime. These sweet walnuts have a little kick to them that will make them a favorite year round.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup spiced rum
- 3 to 4 cups California walnuts
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Melt butter, sugar and pepper seasonings in a pot, mixture will be thick. Remove from heat. Add rum, mixing well to thin consistency. Using a wooden spoon, add walnuts, stirring until all walnuts are thoroughly coated with mixture. Spread walnuts onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 320 cal
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g