Always send a thank you note and sympathy card.

Never arrive at a gathering empty-handed.

rather than someone pass the milk!

Bourbon brown sugar nuts in gray dish

Credit:Brie Passano

Give it a spritz with cooking spray or a quick pass with butter to grease the surface.

This is where your candied nuts will dry and harden.

Then turn to your stovetop.

Once the sugar is dissolved, stir in the nuts, and turn down the heat to medium.

Stir this mixture often, and cook until the syrup starts to thicken.

This usually takes around 4 or 5 minutes.

Dont worry: The mixture is supposed to foam up a bit at this point.

Stir frequently as the spiced nuts cook for about 7 minutes more.

For gifting, transfer the dressed-up nuts to a mason jar and add abow.

Or for keeping, store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 7 days.

There’s a good chance theyd still be eaten within 3 days …

These are absolutely delicious.

I could not agree more.

Whether you savor or share them, these ideas might come in handy: