Candied Cashews Super fast and super easy recipe. (2024)

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Last updated on March 14th, 2023.

These Candied Cashews are sweet, crispy, and full of cinnamon-confirming flavor. This is one of my favorite snacks, but it is also a great holiday season recipe you can add to your repertoire. This cinnamon sugar candied cashews is a great homemade gift and a great way to show someone that you care.

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I turned them into candy as if Cashews are so easy to resist. We all know and loveCaramelized Pecans and Chocolate Covered Pecans,but we are unfamiliar with a Candied cashews recipe. Check out this HoneyRoasted Cashews and this chocolate-covered cashewfor more candied nuts recipe.

BTW, if you prefer your nuts plain, check out my post about How To Roast Cashews?

So What are candied cashews?

In short, these are cinnamon roasted cashews. And if we want to get into details, they are cashews coated with egg white, sugar, and spices, then baked until crunchy.

You are probably right if you find using an egg-white a bit unusual for candy. But the egg white has a crucial part in this recipe. Not only is it the “glue” that holds the sugar, spice, and nuts together but also, because we whisk it into a soft meringue, it will firm up as it bakes and give a crispy and crunchy exterior layer.

I love that you can eat the nuts by themselves, sprinkle them on ice cream, on top of salads, and also add them to a cake layer for an extra texture. Even though this recipe calls for cashews, you can use any of your favorite nuts.

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Even though this recipe calls for cashews, you can use any of your favorite nuts.

Ingredients Used in This Candied Cashews Recipe

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Cashew nuts (raw nuts)
Light brown sugar
Sugar
Cinnamon.
Egg whites
Water

How To Make Candied Cashews

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You can find the full cashew recipe at the bottom of this post in the recipe cars.

Mix the sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Preheat your oven to 300F. Line one large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until fluffy and foamy, about 1 minute on medium-high speed.

Add the water and keep whisking for additional minutes at high speed.

Combine cashews and egg whites, stir to thoroughly coat, add the sugar mixture, and use a rubber spatula to cover the nuts.

In a single layer, Spread the coated cashews on top of a cookie pan lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the nuts are dark golden.

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Variations:

Spice it up. You can add any of your favorite spices like cayenne pepper, clove, cardamom, or even pumpkin spice. (about 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of each mixed in a small bowl).
Mix 1-2 tsp of soy sauce with the egg whites.
Sweet and Salty. Sprinkle sea or kosher salt when you remove the caramelized cashews from the oven.

How can I make these sugar-coated cashews vegan?

Omit the egg whites with aquafaba (canned chickpeas water), and process with the recipe as is. The egg whites bind and hold the sugar and nuts together, so water will not work so well. Or, use your go-to egg replacement.

Ideas How To Serve

I like to eat this treat as a snack out of the bag, but these nuts are a great way to upgrade any type of dish:

Sprinkle on ice cream or salad.
Chop them and fold them into your cookie dough, as I did with these Coffee Pecans Cookies.
Top your pavlova for extra texture.
Grind them into a paste, like in this Pistachio Muffins recipe.
Wrap them in a small plastic cookie bag or a mason jar as an edible gift.

Storing:

At room temperature in an airtight container (preferably glass) for up to 1 month.

Freezing

Allow the cashews to thoroughly cool, place them in an airtight container or a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

FAQ

Why are my cashews sticky?

You did not bake them long enough. Bake for a bit longer.

Do I need to use roasted or raw cashews?

Raw. They will roast during the baking process.

Can I use other types of nuts?

Yes, you can use this recipe to make candied pecans, almonds, and even candied walnuts.

HAPPY BAKING!!!

Also, one more thing…

Don’t forget to tag@OneSarcasticBakeron Instagram if you bake this recipe. I would love to see your creations!

Be sure to check out my other easy recipes and “How to’s”

How To Toast Pecans
How To Roast Hazelnuts

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Candied Cashews

Sweet and delicious candied cashews recipe ready in less than one hour.

CourseDessert, Snack

CuisineAmerican

Keywordcandied cashews, candied nuts, cashews

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 Cups

Calories 450 kcal

Author Dikla

Ingredients

4CupsWhole Cashews (raw or roasted)( 480 g / 13 oz)
2Medium – largeEgg Whites
2tspWater
3/4CupSugar(150 g / 5.5 oz)
6TBSPLight Brown Sugar(90 g / 8.5 oz)
3tspCinnamon
1/4tspNutmeg (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300F.
Mix the cinnamon and sugars in a bowl and set aside.
With a hand whisker, beat the egg whites until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the water and whisk for about an extra minute.
Add the nuts to the egg whites and toss to evenly coat the nuts.
Add the sugar mixture into the nuts and toss to evenly coat.
Spread the nuts on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and baker for 25-30 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to mix the nuts halfway through baking.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Candied Cashews

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

FAQs

Do you have to soak raw cashews before roasting? ›

You do not need to, but soaking them before roasting them could result in a crunchier texture. And if you are seasoning the cashews, soaking them first will help the nuts absorb the flavors. If you choose to soak them, fully submerge them in room temperature water for about 3 hours.

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How long to bake cashews? ›

Roasted Cashews in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. ...
Spread the nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, shaking the pan every 5 minutes to help the nuts cook evenly.

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What fruit do cashews come from? ›

Cashew nuts are seeds: Cashew nuts are seeds that grow from the ends of the cashew apple fruit. They are referred to as the real fruit, or cashew tree drupes. See when cashew nuts are harvested. Cashew nuts are poisonous: This seed is double-wrapped in a toxic, kidney-shaped outer shell.

Should raw cashews be soaked? ›

Like grains and beans, nuts contain enzyme inhibitors that can restrict our ability to digest the nutrients they contain. Soaking nuts and seeds in water, then drying in a low oven or dehydrator, neutralizes the enzyme inhibitors and makes their nutrients more readily available.

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Is it necessary to soak cashews? ›

Soaking helps to reduce the phytic acid content, promoting better absorption of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and calcium.

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Do I need to soak raw nuts before roasting? ›

I can't speak to the trustworthiness of the various sites I discovered and their claims about phytic acid and neutralized enzymes, but I can tell you this: Soaking your nuts before you roast them will greatly enhance their flavor.

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Can I roast my raw cashews? ›

To roast cashews in the oven:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Add cashews in a single layer. Bake until the cashews are fragrant and golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.