Maple-Bacon Mixed Nuts

• 1-1/4 cups maple syrup, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (11.5 oz.) PLANTERS Mixed Nuts
• 2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
• 1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Bring 1 cup maple syrup and water to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat.
3. Add nuts; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
4. Drain.
5. Mix remaining maple syrup, sugars and liquid smoke in medium bowl.
6. Add nuts and bacon bits; toss to coat.
7. Spread onto parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet.
8. Bake 10 min.
9. ; stir.
10. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Bake 18 to 20 min.
11. or until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, stirring after 10 min.
12. Cool.

maple syrup, water, nuts, brown sugar, powdered sugar, liquid smoke, bacon

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/maple-bacon-mixed-nuts-121876.aspx (may not work)