Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

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I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 17 mins

Total: 27 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 4 cups

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 cup untoasted walnut halves

1 cup untoasted pecan halves

1 cup unsalted

dry roasted almonds

1 cup unsalted

dry roasted cashews

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ cup white sugar

¼ cup water

1 tablespoon butter

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine walnut halves pecan halves almonds and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt black pepper cumin and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.

Step 3

Heat sugar water and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.

Step 4

Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.

Step 5

Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer return to the oven and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 219

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.8g 10%

Carbohydrates: 12.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 7.5g

Fat: 18.1g 28%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 1.9mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 40.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 16.2mcg 4%

Calcium: 37.8mg 4%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 65.1mg 23%

Potassium: 170.6mg 5%

Sodium: 205.7mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 163.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.