Coffee Candied Nuts

Posted by artsycook at recipegoldmine.com

Source: Lisa Stapor (artsycook)

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/2 cup strong coffee
2 1/2 cups unbroken halves of nuts

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup and coffee and boil to soft-ball stage; 240 degrees F. Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir gently until creamy. Spread on greased cookie sheet; separate with fork. Cool.

Orange Candied Nuts:
Substitute 1/2 cup orange juice for coffee in Coffee Candied Nuts recipe. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon with the nuts.