Maple Cinnamon Walnuts (Printable)

Sweet maple and cinnamon glazed walnuts—crunchy, fragrant, and ready in just 20 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 cups walnut halves

02 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

03 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

04 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract if using, whisking until smooth.

03 - Add the walnut halves to the bowl and toss until every piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the maple-cinnamon mixture.

04 - Spread the coated walnuts in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not crowded together.

05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the walnuts are glossy, fragrant, and the glaze has caramelized.

06 - Remove from the oven and let the walnuts cool completely on the baking sheet. The maple glaze will harden and set as they cool.

07 - Transfer the cooled walnuts to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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They are embarrassingly easy to make but people always assume you spent hours on them.
The combination of maple and cinnamon makes your whole house smell like a cozy autumn afternoon.
They work as a snack on their own but also elevate salads, oatmeal, and ice cream into something special.

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Do not skip the parchment paper because the maple syrup caramelizes and will glue your walnuts to the pan permanently.
If you take them out too early they will be chewy instead of crunchy, so look for that glossy toasted finish.

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Let the walnuts cool in a single layer without touching each other if you want individual pieces rather than clusters.
A tiny splash of bourbon or rum in the glaze adds a depth that makes people close their eyes when they taste them.