Sugared Mixed Nuts

Name: Sugared Mixed Nuts
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 cups mixed nuts

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups mixed nuts

Directions

1

Line two 15x10x1-in. baking pans with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
2

Stir in nuts and remaining butter. Spread in a single layer in prepared pans. Cool; break apart.