Description
Mashuga nuts are spiced, candied mixed nuts coated in a crispy cinnamon meringue. They’re addictively crunchy, sweet, salty, and delicious. These nuts make a wonderful gift during the holidays, too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pound mixed nuts, salted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment beat the egg whites until foamy. You can also use your hand mixer for this step.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat on high until the whites are thick and shiny. (approx 2-3 minutes) The whites will not have stiff peaks; they will just be thicker.
- Mix in the vanilla and cinnamon. Beating until combined.
- Fold in the nuts.
- To each baking sheet (use a jelly roll pan, baking stone, or a sheet with rimmed edges), add 1/2 cup butter. Place the pans into the oven until the butter is melted.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven. Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the baking sheets, dividing the mixture equally between the 2 sheets.
- Bake the nuts for 20 minutes, then stir. Bake for another 15 minutes and stir again. Repeat until the meringue on the nuts is brown and the butter is absorbed. This should take another 1/2 hour or so.
- Allow the nuts to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store airtight for up to 2 weeks. They’re perfect to divide up into bags and give as gifts!
