December...

Yesterday we woke up to snow flurries. The perfect way to start December. Although there wasn't enough snow to stick to the ground, all the little snowflakes floated in the air all day. I would have stayed outside catching them on my tongue if it wasn't sooo cold. Burrr!

Now that it's December...it's time to start planning (ok, for some of you this might be too late)and time for baking goodies.

Here is a favorite recipe for nuts. They are easy to make and you can make them ahead of time. Just store them in an air tight container and refrigerate up to 4 weeks.

Spiced Candied Nuts

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp light brown sugar

2 tbsp water

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 cups raw almonds, pecan halves, walnuts or pistachios

Preheat the oven to 350* and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium saucepan, combine honey, sugar, water and cinnamon. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the nuts, return to a boil, shaking the pan for 2 minutes. Pour the nuts onto the baking sheet and spread to a single layer.

Bake until the nuts are a golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let them cool in the pan. Then separate the nuts and store in an airtight container.

Makes 2 cups.

Enjoy!