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Minted Walnuts or Pecans

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Minted walnuts with a coating made with marshmallows and corn syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Karo corn syrup, light
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 10 marshmallows
  • 3 cups walnut or pecans

Preparation:

Combine corn syrup, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.Continue cooking to soft ball stage, about 238° on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when tested in very cold water. Remove from heat; add peppermint and marshmallow. Stir until dissolved. Add walnuts or pecans; stir until well coated. Pour onto waxed paper. Separate nuts whiles still warm. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds of minted walnuts or pecans.

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