Go Back
–+ servings
Easy Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts That Everyone Will Love

Easy Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts That Everyone Will Love

A perfectly balanced mix of sweet, spicy, and crunchy roasted nuts that are ideal for snacking or entertaining.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Nuts and Sugars

  • 1.5 cups pecans
  • 1.5 cups cashews
  • 1.5 cups almonds
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for preferred spice level
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cayenne, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Whisk egg white and water until foamy.
  • Add nuts and toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle spice mixture over nuts and mix well.
  • Spread in a single layer on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9 minutes, stir, then bake another 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Adjust cayenne for preferred spice level. Allow nuts to cool fully for maximum crunch. Store in airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, Quick, roasted nuts, snack, sweet and spicy, Vegetarian
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!