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Make your own Stocking Stuffers - Tasty Nuts

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Give 'em some nuts.

All it takes is some nice wrapping on your part to dress up some nuts as a gift. Take cues from gift companies and gourmet stores as you consider ways to package your gift. Ideas include:

1. A cellophane bag (either fold over the top or gather and tie with ribbon); try adding a homemade label
2. A small tin
3. A jar with a decorated lid
4. A scrap of festive fabric, tied around a plastic bag of nuts by gathering at the top

Take the idea one step further by spicing or candying your nuts. Here's one recipe idea:

Candied Nuts

• 1 lb pecan or walnut halves
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 325. Mix eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in nuts. Pour butter in a baking pan and add nut mixture. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.