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Holiday Spiced Nuts (Christmas Nuts)

This holiday season, instead of buying candied nuts at the store, make these easy homemade Holiday Spiced Nuts instead. These candied spiced nuts make great Christmas gifts as well! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 10
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like it)
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 ½ cups assorted nuts such as walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, and Brazil nuts
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cumin and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl.
  • Whip the egg white in another bowl with a whisk until light and frothy. Drop the nuts into the bowl and toss to combine. Remove the nuts, shaking off any excess egg white, and drop them into the bowl with the spice mix. Toss to coat all of the nuts with the spices.
  • Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line the sheet with a non-stick baking mat. Spread the nuts on the sheet in a single layer and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Watch them closely at the end to make sure they don't burn. Remove the nuts and let them cool on a wire rack. As they cool, the nuts will crisp up. Serve right away or store in an airtight container for one week.

Notes

    • You can use any type of nuts that you like for this recipe including walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, and Brazil nuts. Peanuts, however, have an overpowering flavor so I typically don't include them.
    • You can adjust the seasonings depending on how sweet or spicy you want the nuts. You can also try different spices like pumpkin pie spice, paprika, or curry powder.
    • These candied spiced nuts can get dark very quickly so keep a close eye on them at the end of baking and take them out before they get too dark. They will crisp up as they cool.
    • These nuts make great holiday gifts! Wrap them up in clear gift bags with a decorative ribbon or pack them up in a mason jar.
    • These holiday spiced nuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cup | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg