Bar Nuts Ala Nyc's Union Square Cafe

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Manhattan with Bar Nuts Ala NYC’s Union Square Cafe, a gourmet snack inspired by the legendary restaurant’s famed offering. This quick and easy recipe elevates a medley of nuts—like cashews, almonds, and pecans—with a luxurious coating of melted butter, fragrant fresh rosemary, a touch of dark brown sugar, kosher salt, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. Toasted to perfection in just 10 minutes, these warm, aromatic nuts make for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or cocktail companion. Perfectly balancing savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, these bar nuts are a must-have for entertaining or enjoying as a refined snack at home. Bonus: they store beautifully in an airtight container, making them an effortless make-ahead option for your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups mixed nuts (any combination of cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or Brazil nuts)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spread the mixed nuts evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 3

Toast the nuts in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and aromatic.

Step 4

While the nuts are toasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Step 5

Stir the chopped rosemary, brown sugar, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper into the melted butter until well combined.

Step 6

Remove the toasted nuts from the oven and transfer them to a large mixing bowl while still warm.

Step 7

Pour the butter mixture over the nuts and toss until the nuts are evenly coated with the seasoning.

Step 8

Serve warm in a bowl or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(383.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2340.9

Total Fat 211.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 610.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 60.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 346.1mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 2283.4mg	0%

*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: 76.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 14.2%