Lora's Candied Walnuts

Submitted by Julie Bs Hive

"Penuche-flavored walnuts! Easy to make and great for Christmas gift-giving in small tins or cello bags."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 3 cups

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.