Description
Crunchy mixed nuts coated in a silky honey-butter glaze, smoky paprika, and cayenne. Roasted golden to perfection, these spicy-sweet morsels deliver warmth, sweetness, and a satisfying snap.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat then stir in honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add mixed nuts to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the spicy-sweet glaze.
- Spread coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until nuts are golden and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet to allow the glaze to harden.
Notes
- Store cooled nuts in an airtight container for up to two weeks
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level
- For extra crunch, increase roasting time by a few minutes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor