Slow-Cooker Candied Nuts

By rrxing

A healthier snack alternative, these Slow-Cooker Candied Nuts are always on hand for me when I need a boost or to quiet the kiddos. The perfect snack that everyone loves, this recipe comes together in your slow-cooker for a hands-off appetizer or snack that can be cooking while you're doing other things.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1 1/2 cups walnut halves
• 1 cup unblanched almonds

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 120mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a greased 3-quart slow-cooker, mix butter, confectioners' sugar and spices. Add nuts; toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low 2 to 3 hours or until nuts are crisp, stirring once.

Transfer nuts to waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.