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Sweet and Crunchy Candied Cashews Made Easy at Home Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a simple and delicious recipe for sweet and crunchy candied cashews, perfectly coated with cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cashews (unsalted)
  • 1 cup sugar (white or brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 large egg white (whisk until foamy)
  • 1 tablespoon water (optional)

Instructions

  1. How to Make Candied Cashews Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix sugar and spices In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Whisk egg white In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites and water until foamy.
  4. Coat cashews Add the unsalted cashews to the egg white mixture, stirring well to coat them evenly.
  5. Bake the cashews Spread the cashews onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  6. Cool and stir Remove the cashews from the oven and let them cool slightly before stirring to prevent clumping.

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