Sweet Spiced Nutcracker Walnuts
Description
A cinnamon spiced meringue gives these nuts a sweet and crunchy coating. Perfect for an elevated holiday snack!
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
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½ lb. California walnuts
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2 egg whites
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⅔ cup sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
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¾ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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½ teaspoon ground allspice
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place butter on foil and place in the oven to melt.
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Beat egg whites with an electric mixture until stiff peaks form. Slowly beat in sugar until a meringue forms, then beat in spices.
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Lightly fold in walnuts, then transfer to buttered baking sheet. Stir lightly with a spatula to coat with butter.
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Bake for 45 minutes, stirring lightly every 15 minutes. Turn off oven and open door for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly. Close door and let walnuts stand in warm oven for 15 minutes.
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Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 240 cal
- Total Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g