Simple Sweet and Savory Spiced Walnuts
Elevate your snack game with these Simple Sweet and Savory Spiced Walnuts! Perfectly roasted walnut halves are coated in a buttery glaze of brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon, with optional smoked paprika and cayenne pepper for a tantalizing kick. This quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes, making it ideal for a healthy snack, a festive salad topper, or a thoughtful homemade gift. The irresistible balance of sweetness and spice, combined with the crunch of toasted walnuts, creates a flavor-packed treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Bake up a batch today for a crowd-pleasing snack that will disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a savory kick)
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium-sized skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika (if using), cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble slightly.
Add the walnut halves to the skillet and toss them in the spiced butter mixture until evenly coated.
Spread the coated walnuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning. Watch closely, as nuts can quickly go from toasted to burned.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the walnuts to cool completely. The coating will harden as they cool.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy as a snack, salad topper, or gift!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.6 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*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.
