Everything Nice Nuts
Add a touch of sweet, spice, and everything nice to your next snack session with this irresistible recipe for Everything Nice Nuts! Featuring a blend of raw mixed nuts—think almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts—coated in a luscious mixture of butter, brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon, cayenne, and nutmeg, these oven-toasted treats are the perfect harmony of crunchy, sweet, and subtly smoky heat. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a nutty twist and optional flaky sea salt for a gourmet touch, this 30-minute recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for holiday parties, gift-giving, or as an anytime snack. Whether enjoyed straight from the bowl or wrapped up as a festive treat, Everything Nice Nuts are guaranteed to satisfy every craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and honey until fully dissolved and combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and aromatic.
Place the raw mixed nuts in a large mixing bowl. Pour the butter and spice mixture over the nuts, tossing them gently to ensure they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the coated nuts and give them a final toss to distribute the seeds throughout.
Spread the nuts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not clumped together.
Bake the nuts in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning and to ensure even toasting.
Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as the nuts cool, forming a delicious crust.
If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the nuts while they are still slightly warm for an extra layer of flavor.
Once cooled, transfer the nuts to an airtight container for storage or serve them immediately as a snack or party treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.8 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1884 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2515 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
