Sweet & Spicy Seasoned Mixed Nuts For Holiday Gatherings
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Look no further than these sweet and spicy Seasoned Mixed Nuts when you need a festive snack to share with family and friends this holiday season!
They’re simple to make, require minimal ingredients, and are sure to please – so grab a bowl and get snacking!
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Seasoned Mixed Nuts
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved. Images for illustrative purposes.
Growing up, we always had a basket of whole nuts and a nutcracker to open them up with.
The tradition behind having nuts at Christmastime was that whole nuts were used to decorate Christmas trees, which started to enter homes in the 18th century.
On the 12th night, people would crack the nuts open to enjoy them as a family.
I can’t tell you how frustrating it was trying to open up a Brazil nut or walnut!
So, to that end, this recipe for seasoned mixed nuts uses ready-shelled nuts to cut that step out!
These sweet and savory mixed nuts are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering
They’re also perfect for when you need a thoughtful last-minute hostess gift as you make your rounds this holiday season.
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., aren’t always included here as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen.
The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card at the end of this post.
Ingredients Needed for Seasoned Mixed Nuts
- Unsalted Mixed Nuts – you can use an assortment of your favorite nuts such as cashews, walnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazils, hazelnuts, or pistachios
- Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Cayenne Pepper
- Light Brown Sugar
- Pure Maple Syrup – buy the good, 100% stuff, anything less is just made up of flavorings and corn syrup.
- Dairy – Unsalted Butter
Ingredients Needed for Seasoned Mixed Nuts
- Baking/Cookie Sheet
- Parchment Paper – also known as baking paper or greaseproof paper.
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More Recipes Using Nuts
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is nuts, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters Make A Great Homemade Gift!
- Stuffed Roasted Pears Appetizer with Bacon, Blue Cheese & Walnuts
- Decorating a Christmas Cake with Dried Fruit and Nuts
More Seasoned Nut Recipes
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How Do I Make Seasoned Mixed Nuts?
The printable recipe card below has the full ingredients list and instructions. Any demonstration photos on the card do not print out to save ink.
Seasoned Mixed Nuts
Looking for a festive snack to share with family and friends this holiday season? Look no further than these sweet and spicy Seasoned Mixed Nuts!
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsalted mixed nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, pecans, or pistachios)
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼-½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 Tbsp real maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until nuts are completely coated and all seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Spread the nuts onto the lined baking sheet into a single layer.
- Bake for 8 – 10 minutes before stirring nuts to ensure they are evenly toasting.
- Continue to bake for another 8 - 10 minutes or until the nuts are a nice golden brown. Watch closely in the final minutes, to ensure the nuts do not overcook and burn.
- Remove the nuts from the oven and sprinkle with additional sea salt or other seasonings, if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 461Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1111mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 7gSugar: 9gProtein: 12g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Recipes To Make A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the pre-dinner nibbles, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
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- Soup: Winter Vegetable Soup
- Salad: Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing
- Main Dish: Rosemary Garlic Beef Tenderloin Recipe for the Holidays
- Side Dish: Tri-Color Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Recipe – A Quick Side Dish
- Beverage: Cinnamon & Cumin-Infused Cranberry Vodka Spritzer Cocktail
- Dessert: Make Chocolate Almond Buttercrunch Candy For The Holidays
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