Crock Pot Christmas Sugared Walnuts

I always had to make this twice for Christmas, I save 1 batch for us and wrap the rest in little packages to give as gifts.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb walnut pieces
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice, ground
• 1⁄8 teaspoon clove, ground

Directions

1. In a 3 1/2 quart crock pot, stir the walnuts and butter until combined.
2. Add the powdered sugar, stirring to coat evenly.
3. Cover and slow-cook on.
4. high for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and slow cook, uncovered,.
5. stirring occasionally, until the nuts are coated with a crisp glaze, about 2 hours.
6. Transfer the nuts to a serving bowl.
7. In a small bowl, combine the spices and sift them over the nuts, stirring to coat evenly.
8. Cool the nuts completely before serving.