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Mashuga Nuts
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!
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 275°F.
2
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.
egg whites4
3
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.
4
Mix in the vanilla and cinnamon. Beating until combined.
vanilla1 teaspooncinnamon2 teaspoons
5
Fold in the nuts.
6
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.
butter1 cup
7
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.
8
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.
butter1 cup
9
Allow the nuts to cool before serving.
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