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Lora's Candied Walnuts
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
Penuche-flavored walnuts! Easy to make and great for Christmas gift-giving in small tins or cello bags.
Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups walnut halves
Directions:
1. Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar and sour cream in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until it boils.
2. Continue to boil until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°F)or until it forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water. Stir in salt and vanilla.
3. Pour hot candy mixture over walnuts in a mixing bowl. Mix until walnuts are evenly coated.
4. Spoon out onto waxed paper. Separate walnuts. Allow to cool and set. When dry store in airtight container.
By RecipeOfHealth.com