Maple Nut Goodies Recipe
Make this classic Maple Nut Goodies Recipe with roasted nuts, maple syrup, and rich buttery caramel. A simple homemade candy everyone will crave.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Candy thermometer (helpful but not required)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Heatproof bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons.
Ingredients
For the Candies
- 2 cups roasted peanuts unsalted or lightly salted
- 1 cup maple syrup pure maple, not pancake syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon maple extract for a stronger maple punch
For Rolling / Coating
- Extra roasted peanuts
- Parchment paper for setting
Instructions
Prep your workspace.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out roasted peanuts so they’re ready to be coated.
Start the maple mixture.
- In a saucepan, add maple syrup, brown sugar, cream, butter, and salt. Heat over medium.
Stir constantly.
- Keep stirring until everything melts into a smooth mixture.
Cook the candy base.
- Let the mixture bubble gently until it reaches the soft-ball stage (around 235°F). If you don’t have a thermometer, let it simmer about 7–8 minutes until thickened slightly.
Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla and maple extract (if using). Stir well.
Add peanuts.
- Fold in the roasted peanuts until each one is shiny and coated.
Form the goodies.
- Use a spoon to drop clusters onto your parchment-lined sheet. You can make them big or small—your call.
Let them cool.
- This takes about 30 minutes. They’ll firm up into chewy, creamy maple candies.
Store.
- Keep in an airtight container—if they last longer than 48 hours, I’m impressed.