HEAT 4 TABLESPOONS BUTTER IN A LARGE PAN UNTIL MELTED.

WHISK IN A COMBINED MIXTURE OF 2T. BROWN SUGAR, 2T. WATER AND A TINY SPLASH OF PURE MAPLE SYRUP (OPTIONAL). BRING TO A BOIL.

POUR IN 2 CUPS OF NUTS (I USED A COMBO OF PECANS, CASHEWS AND ALMONDS)

COOK 2 MINUTES STIRRING UNTIL WELL COATED.

USING A SLOTTED SPOON, TRANSFER THE NUTS TO A LARGE BOWL FILLED WITH 2C. SUGAR AND 1 TSP. CINNAMON. MIX WELL.

LAY NUTS ON A NONSTICK FOIL LINED SHEET IN ONE LAYER.

BAKE AT 300 FOR 30 MINUTES STIRRING AFTER 15 MINUTES. LET COOL COMPLETELY!

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