Hot and Spicy Cocktail Nuts

Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Hot and Spicy Cocktail Nuts, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and bold heat! This quick and easy recipe combines a medley of mixed nuts with a luscious coating of melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and an aromatic spice mix featuring smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic, and chili powder. Roasted to golden perfection, these nuts develop a satisfying crunch and a smoky, fiery kick that's balanced with a touch of sweetness. Finished with optional fresh rosemary for a gourmet flair, these nuts are ideal for party appetizers, game-day snacks, or as a flavorful addition to your charcuterie board. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’ll impress every guest and keep you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Mixed nuts (unsalted, any combination of almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the mixed nuts to the saucepan and stir until all the nuts are thoroughly coated with the spicy butter mixture.

Step 4

Spread the coated nuts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake the nuts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting. Keep a close eye to avoid burning, as the honey can caramelize quickly at higher temperatures.

Step 6

Remove the nuts from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the optional fresh rosemary for an added aromatic touch.

Step 7

Let the nuts cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.

Step 8

Once cooled, transfer the nuts to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	408.6 grams (408.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2408

Total Fat 210.80g	270%
Saturated Fat 30.90g	155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 2537mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 104.70g	38%
Dietary Fiber 33.30g	119%
Total Sugars 40.90g
Protein 61.20g	122%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 355mg	27%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 2379mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 16.4%