Easy Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts
I hate these darn nuts…absolutely hate them! They are SO addictive. I had to make two batches, the first batch was gone before I could even get my camera out! You will LOVE them! They are not too sweet, not too spicy…but if you want more of either it’s as easy as adding a little more sugar or spice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Diamond Crystal
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper depends on how much spice you like!
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- a heaping 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups nuts pecan, walnuts, almonds, cashews
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
If using raw almonds pre-roast them on a sheet pan at 350 for 5 to 7 minutes or they will still be a little chewy at the end.
- Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper. (If you don't have parchment paper you can use foil...but parchment is better)
- Combine confectioners sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, chile pepper and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Add water and stir until blended then add the melted butter. Stir until combined.
- Place nuts in a medium bowl and pour all of the spice mixture over them. Using a spoon toss the nuts in the mixture until well coated.
- Pour the nuts onto the parchment paper, spreading them evenly into a single layer across the pan.
- Place in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until browned and bubbly.
- Slide the parchment from the pan and let nuts cool completely.
- Break apart any nuts that are stuck together and serve. They keep in an airtight container for up to two weeks.