Sugar 'n' Spice Nuts
- MAKES
- 3 cups
- COOK TIME
- 18 Min
Our festive Sugar 'n' Spice Nuts are the perfect combo of salty and sweet for the holidays. Made with a variety of your favorite nuts, the sweetness of dried cranberries, and just enough cayenne to give it a good kick, this recipe is sure to disappear by the handful! And, not only is it a great snack when family visits during Christmas, but it's also the perfect goodie to send in the mail, for those who can't be with you this season.
What You'll Need
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 egg white, beaten slightly
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cashews, pecans, and peanuts. Add egg white and toss until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; mix well then add to nut mixture. Stir until nuts are well coated then spread on baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring halfway through cooking time. Let cool.
- Mix dried cranberries into nuts; serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- If you absolutely love snack mix recipes, then you have to check out this collection of Super Snack Mix Recipes! There's something for everyone or just for every occasion!
- If you're looking for something that's more holiday snack specific, check out our Munch and Crunch or--and this is sure to be a hit--Snowman Poop!
- What do you think of this recipe? Tell us in the comments below!
- Check out our recipe for Red Cinnamon Popcorn!