Sweet and Spicy Nuts
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Sweet and Spicy Nuts, a tantalizing blend of crunchy mixed nuts coated in a perfect balance of maple syrup sweetness and cayenne pepper heat. This easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under 25 minutes. A dash of cinnamon, paprika, and vanilla extract adds depth, while a touch of brown sugar caramelizes beautifully in the oven. These oven-roasted nuts are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer, party snack, or holiday gift. Plus, they store well for up to two weeks, so you can enjoy this gourmet treat anytime. Perfect for game days, charcuterie boards, or simply indulging your snack cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Add the mixed nuts to the bowl and stir until all the nuts are evenly coated in the sweet and spicy mixture.
Spread the coated nuts in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the nuts from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet (they will harden as they cool).
Once cooled, store the sweet and spicy nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.6 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2385 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2518 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.
