Spicy and Sweet Holiday Nuts
Elevate your snack game this holiday season with these Spicy and Sweet Holiday Nuts, a perfect balance of indulgence and sophistication. This irresistible recipe coats a medley of mixed nuts—almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts—in a buttery glaze of brown sugar, honey, and a bold spice blend featuring cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne pepper. The hint of optional rosemary adds a festive herbal note, making these nuts the ultimate sweet, savory, and spicy treat. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick bake, they’re easy to whip up for holiday gatherings, edible gifts, or an addictive snack at any time. Serve them in an elegant bowl at your party or package them in decorative jars for a homemade holiday gift that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 egg white (lightly beaten)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts and set aside.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary (if using), and salt. Stir until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and let cool slightly.
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg white until frothy but not stiff. Pour the egg white over the mixed nuts and toss to coat evenly.
Pour the slightly cooled butter and spice mixture over the nuts. Stir gently to ensure all the nuts are evenly coated.
Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the nuts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time to prevent clumping and ensure even toasting.
Remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden as the nuts cool.
Once completely cooled, transfer the nuts to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately. These nuts can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.4 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2530 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.
