Hot and Spicy Mixed Nuts

Mixed nuts are always a great snack, savory and spicy make these even better.  Perfect for when friends stop by.

I love seasoned nuts but not when they are sweet.  Most of the time, people add brown sugar, but I think that masks the wonderful flavor of the nuts themselves.  I want a seasoning that enhances, not detracts.  This combination is savory and spicy and a little addictive.  It calls for just a little butter to keep the coating on, not enough to make them greasy.  I tried it with almonds, pecans, cashews and walnuts. However, my walnuts were already chopped into pieces and the rest were whole.  This made the walnuts cook quicker than the rest so I would advise to use nuts about the same size.

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook

Hot and Spicy Mixed Nuts

Mixed nuts are always a great snack, savory and spicy make these even better.  Perfect for when friends stop by.

• Author: Back in the Day
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 cups 1x
• Category: Appetizer

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cups walnuts
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Add the cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, and cloves and stir until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts, stirring until they are coated with the spiced butter mixture, then sauté until the nuts are toasted, 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the nuts from the heat and spread them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and let cool completely.