Spiced Nuts Crunchy Aromatic (Printable version)
Crunchy nuts coated in warming spices, perfect for snacking or gifting.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1 cup raw pecans
04 - 1 cup raw walnuts
→ Coating
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted unsalted butter
06 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix olive oil or melted butter with brown sugar, fine sea salt, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add raw almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts to the bowl and toss thoroughly until nuts are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
04 - Spread the coated nuts in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are golden and aromatic.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow nuts to cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp as they cool.
07 - Break apart any nut clusters and store in an airtight container for freshness.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It’s like sharing a secret snack only you and your closest friends know about—a crunchy delight with a perfect hint of spice.
- The mix of warming spices quickly became a crowd favorite at every gathering I hosted.
02 -
- Don’t skip tossing the nuts halfway through baking—it ensures every bite is evenly toasted and flavorful.
- Using raw nuts is key; pre-roasted nuts won’t soak up the spice mixture the same way and can turn oily.
03 -
- Experiment with the bake time in your oven—it can vary quite a bit, and catching the perfect golden color is key.
- Adding a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg elevates the aroma to next-level cozy.