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February 27, 2014

Snack Time {Recipe: Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts}

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Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts is a versatile and tasty snack recipe featuring the goodness of Diamond Brand Walnuts.

Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts from www.dineanddish.net

Are you a big snacker? I honestly have never been a big eat in between meals kind of person. I fuel my in between meal time with coffee, for sure, but have never been one to really snack a lot on other things.

I’m starting to think that’s because maybe I haven’t been snacking on the right foods. I made this amazing recipe for Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts originally as a salad topper and as something to add texture and flavor to my morning yogurt. What I didn’t expect to happen was to create a new snack food that I just can’t stop eating! I should probably be embarrassed by the sheer number of walnuts I’ve eaten as a snack since creating this recipe. I just can’t seem to get enough of them!

Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnut Recipe from dineanddish.net

I guess what I can say about this walnut recipe is that it can turn even a non-snacker into a snacker! It’s also a really easy recipe to make, so you can replenish your snack jar quite easily when you run out. This may or may not be a problem… since they are so easy to make, I’ve had a bit of a problem controlling myself 🙂

I hope you’ll give this recipe a try… top these toasted Diamond walnuts onto your salad, stir them into some vanilla yogurt at breakfast, or just pop some in your mouth at snack time. I think you’ll enjoy them as much as I continue to.

Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnut Recipe dineanddish.net

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Whiskey Honey Toasted Walnuts

A simple recipe using Diamond brand walnuts, perfect for snacking or to place on top yogurt or salads.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Diamond Brand Walnut halves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a medium saucepan, stir together honey, granulated sugar, Irish whiskey and salt. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a slow boil.
  • Add walnut halves. Stir to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring, until syrup begins to bubble up and turn a light brown in color.
  • Remove from heat and drain liquid through a strainer.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place coated walnuts onto parchment paper in a single layer, separating as much as possible.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes (watch closely so they don't burn).
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Once cooled, separate walnuts from each other and use to top salad, stir into yogurt or as a tasty snack.

Whiskey and Honey Toasted WalnutsDisclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Diamond Nuts. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  1. Jeff @ Cheese-burger.net says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I myself am a a big snacker? I always eat snack between meals. Even during midnight. These whiskey honey toasted walnuts are very delicious and looks like something that I will never get tired of.

  2. Heidi @foodiecrush says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:46 am

    i’m allergic to walntus but Blue Diamond almonds would be a pretty tasty sub I’m guessing. As if I have to guess. Keep on snacking sister!

  3. Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    I LOVE walnuts! It was my favorite snack in college. I need to have a bag with me, especially while I’m working, or I get anxious! Love this toasted version. Can’t wait to try it!

  4. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I love snacking on walnuts!! And I bet I would love it even more if I added whiskey. 😉 These photographs are stunning!

  5. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    These nuts look fabulous. So much yum!

  6. Food to Fitness says

    March 1, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Molly @Doughvelopment says

    March 1, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Walnuts are supposed to really good for your brain, so don’t feel bad for consuming large quantities!

  8. Paula – bell’alimento says

    March 1, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Oh, these would be perfect on top of a salad or just for snacking! Pinning!

  9. Ashley Bee says

    March 3, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    I would totally throw these on a salad, yum! I’m also a snacker, probably why I have such waistline concerns these days, haha.

  10. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    March 4, 2014 at 5:56 am

    I am definitely a snacker. I feel like all I do is eat. These walnuts sound amazing. Pinned.

  11. Nutmeg Nanny says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I really do love to snack! These nuts sound and look wonderful 🙂

  12. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    March 5, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    I’m a total sucker for candied nuts – and wish whiskey? You just know the way to my heart!

  13. Workout Meals Pty. Ltd says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:57 am

    Salad appears to be definitely delectable…..

  14. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    March 7, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    You make snacking look so fabulous! Gorgeous photos, and love this recipe.

  15. The Duo Dishes says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    Would love to sprinkle them over ice cream. They’re a reminder of trips to a local ice cream parlor for wet walnuts…

  16. Cookin' Cowgirl says

    March 25, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Oh wow, I have a husband that would LOVE these! Especially with the little bit of salt on them. (That is if I didn’t eat them all before he got home!)
    Pinned!

  17. Terri H says

    August 8, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Yum! I’m wondering if the resulting liquid would work for coughs/soothing sore throats? When I have a bad cold, a little honey whiskey (by itself or added to hot tea) seems to help my throat. Can’t wait to try these!

  18. Judie says

    August 8, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    Instead of throwing the liquid away, could you continue to add more walnuts until the liquid is used up?

  19. Maryann says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Question… I have made this recipe a couple of times and love it. But when I store the walnuts in a container they stick together. Am I doing something wrong?

  20. A says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Made it! Thanks for the recipe. They are sooo delicious! :))) BUT they are sticky and kind of “wet”… which makes my hands sticky. Did I do sth wrong or should it be like that? How to help it to make roasted walnuts not so sticky but completely crunchy?

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