Sweet and Spicy Holiday Nuts

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I am currently on an extended vacation and you can follow my adventure by following me on Instagram (lots of amazing photos!)

Before I leave for the vacation, I have lined up a lot of new recipes and posts so Rasa Malaysia will be updated on a regular basis.

I have also arranged for a few guest posts from my friend Simply Reem to fill in the void. As this is the holiday season, we are sharing some party recipes and baking/cookie recipes here.

When I told Simply Reem that I wanted her to do guest posts of holiday treats, she immediately thought about this amazing sweet and spicy holiday nuts that are sure to please at any holiday parties.

Just imagine serving a bowl of the nuts to your guests while they mingle, I am almost sure that it will be a huge hit.

The sweet and spicy notes couldn’t be more complementary to the crunchy peanuts.

Try this sweet and spicy holiday nuts recipe if you host holiday parties this year.

The recipe is simple enough and with the most basic ingredients.

You can get the cumin powder in the spices section of any regular stores.

Enjoy!

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Sweet and Spicy Holiday Nuts Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Holiday Nuts - easy and amazing holiday nuts, with some heat. Recipe by @Reem | Simply Reem | rasamalaysia.com

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

2 ½ cups unsalted mixed nuts used here are almonds, walnuts, cashew and pistachio
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a bowl mix together sugars, paprika, cumin powder, black pepper and salt. Keep aside.
In a heavy skillet add butter and cook nuts in the butter for about 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the nuts and continue to cook the nuts till the sugar caramelizes; about 8-10 minutes. Keep stirring the nuts while cooking to avoid them from getting burned.
Once done transfer the nuts to a large cookie sheet or platter to cool down.
Serve.

Recipe Notes

If you like, any choice of dried herb can also be added to flavor these nuts such as dried rosemary, oregano etc.

You can also increase or decrease the amount of paprika as per your choice or use cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes in its place.

These nuts can be made 4-5days ahead and store in airtight container.

6 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

Jayne
December 11, 2012 at 5:45 AM
I’ve been eyeing spiced nuts recipes from everywhere. Love them!
- Sharon
  December 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM
  Hi Bee,
  Can I ask if the nuts are cooked that we eat as snack or uncooked nuts that we buy from the baking store.
  Thanks in advance.
  Merry Christmas
  - Rasa Malaysia
    December 23, 2013 at 12:29 AM
    Cooked nuts.
    - Sharon
      December 25, 2013 at 10:13 PM
      Hi Bee,
      Thanks for your answer, will definitely try to do it.
Amy
December 11, 2012 at 5:55 AM
I also like the spicy and honey nuts. Do you have the recipe?
Michael
December 11, 2012 at 5:57 AM
It doesn’t have to be Christmas, I love nuts when watching my sports games.