Deliciously Simple Bar Nuts

Sweet, salty, spicy. This recipe has it all! These spiced bar nuts can be served as a light appetizer or a fun party snack. I made a couple of batches during the holidays for stocking stuffers.

The recipe is simple. Basically, you are toasting nuts for about 20 minutes and halfway through the toasting cover the nuts with a spiced mixture. That’s it!

The spiced mixture has some flexibility with it. I prefer the fresh rosemary; however, I’ve also made these with fresh marjoram. I’ve even used dried thyme and oregano. The herb brings a nice subtle flavor so use one you like. Rosemary can be overpowering, so I don’t recommend adding more than the 2 tablespoons called for in the recipe. Feel free to scale back on the rosemary if you’re not a big fan.

I also prefer these nuts a little on the spicy side. I scaled back on the cayenne for my family members, but if you like spice, add up to 1/8 teaspoon instead of just a pinch. As much as the aroma may tempt you, do be sure to let the nuts cool before eating; they are dangerously hot straight from the oven!

Deliciously Simple Bar Nuts

2014-10-11 16:16:32

Serves 8

Sweet, salty, spicy. This recipe has it all! These spiced bar nuts can be served as a light appetizer or a fun party snack. I made a couple of batches during the holidays for stocking stuffers.

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Total Time

25 min

Total Time

25 min

272 calories

14 g

8 g

23 g

7 g

4 g

48 g

448 g

4 g

0 g

17 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

48g

Servings

8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

Calories from Fat 191

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23g

35%

Saturated Fat 4g

22%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 8mg

3%

Sodium 448mg

19%

Total Carbohydrates 14g

5%

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 7g

Vitamin A

2%

Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

3%

Iron

8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 2 1/4 cup mixed unsalted nuts
2. 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, fresh
3. 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
4. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
5. 1 tablespoon maple syrup
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
7. 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread nuts on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Mix well.
3. Place toasted nuts into a medium bowl. Pour the other 1 tablespoon of melted butter over them and stir until well coated. Pour the spiced mixture over the nuts. Stir well, making sure all the nuts have some spices on them.
4. Spread the nuts onto the baking sheet again. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool before eating (if you can!).

By Jill Wigert

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calories

272

fat

23g

protein

7g

carbs

14g

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