Sweet and Spicy Holiday Mixed Nuts
Elevate your holiday snacking or gifting with these irresistible Sweet and Spicy Holiday Mixed Nuts! This easy-to-make recipe combines a medley of almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts, roasted to perfection in a luscious blend of brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne for a delightful kick. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven, these caramelized nuts strike the perfect harmony between sweet and savory, packing crunch and holiday flavor in every bite. Whether served at holiday gatherings, added to a festive charcuterie board, or packaged as a homemade gift, these versatile mixed nuts are guaranteed to impress. Perfect for holiday entertaining or cozy night snacking, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
Add the mixed nuts to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the sweet and spicy mixture.
Spread the coated nuts onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even toasting.
Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will become crisp as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the nuts to an airtight container or decorative jars for gifting. Enjoy your sweet and spicy holiday mixed nuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 199.1 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.5 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2338 mg | 50% | |
*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.
