The Best Spiced Holiday Nuts
These Spiced Holiday Nuts are everything you want in a holiday snack: quick, simple, savory, and irresistibly delicious. They're perfect for your holiday cheese trays, as a last-minute gift, or just a cozy snack for yourself. Trust me, everyone will love them!
Servings: 8
Calories: 208kcal
Cost: $9-$14
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ½ cup cashews
- ½ cup whole almonds
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the spices—cayenne, paprika, chili powder—and stir for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the nuts—pecans, cashews, and almonds—until they’re well coated in that flavorful butter and spice mixture.
- Remove from heat and spread the nuts out on your prepared baking sheet. Try to keep them in a single layer for even roasting.
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Roast for 10 minutes at 350°F. Give them a quick stir halfway through to ensure they’re golden brown and toasted just right.
- Let cool on the baking sheet. They’ll crisp up beautifully as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
These Spiced Holiday Nuts will become a staple in your holiday snack rotation. Easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for gifting or snacking, they’ll quickly win over anyone who tries them. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
