What nuts are best for Christmas spiced nuts?

Pecans and almonds take the coating beautifully, and walnuts and cashews round out a classic Christmas nut mix. Use any raw nuts your family likes, but skip peanuts, since their strong flavor tends to take over.

How long do homemade spiced nuts last?

Kept in an airtight container at room temperature, these holiday spiced nuts stay fresh for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed bag for up to 6 months.

How do you make spiced nuts more or less spicy?

The cayenne controls the heat. A full teaspoon makes them properly spicy, so use half for a gentler nut, or a little extra if your family likes really spicy nuts.

What are traditional Christmas nuts?

Chestnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans are the nuts most families put out at Christmas. This recipe turns that same holiday nut mix into a sweet and spicy snack everyone actually reaches for.

Easy Christmas Spiced Nuts Recipe (Sweet, Salty, Spicy)

Name: Christmas Spiced Nuts Appetizer Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups of raw nuts mixed variety; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Salt (or to your taste); 1 1/2 tbsp Melted Butter

Christmas Spiced Nuts Appetizer Recipe

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These easy Christmas spiced nuts are sweet, salty, and spicy, and they never last long on my holiday table. They come together in about 30 minutes with just five ingredients, and you can make them a day or two ahead. Set out a bowl at your next party, or pack them in a jar for the easiest homemade Christmas gift.

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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3 to 4 cups of raw nuts mixed variety
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Salt (or to your taste)
1 1/2 tbsp Melted Butter

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Instructions

Roast the nuts in the oven in one layer on a large baking sheet at 350° until lightly toasted, about 5 to 10 minutes. Watch closely.
When the nuts are out of the oven, melt the butter.
Stir the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and salt into the melted butter, then pour it over the warm nuts and toss until every nut is coated.
Cool and serve.

Notes

1. Store the cooled nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for up to 6 months. They will not last that long.
2. Do not melt the butter and mix the sugar together ahead of time, as it will harden and you will not be able to use it.
3. Mix the cayenne pepper in well.

Author: Susan Buonpane
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 162
Sugar: 2.1 g
Sodium: 146.7 mg
Fat: 14.2 g
Carbohydrates: 6.4 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Cholesterol: 2.9 mg