Candied Walnuts

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • dash of salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c. walnut halves

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar and sour cream in a small saucepan.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until it boils.
  3. 3
    Continue to boil until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°) or until it forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water. Stir in salt and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Pour hot candy mixture over walnuts in a mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    Mix until walnuts are evenly coated.
  6. 6
    Spoon out onto waxed paper.
  7. 7
    Separate walnuts.
  8. 8
    Allow to cool and set.
  9. 9
    When dry, store in airtight container.

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