Nif's Crunchy Party Nuts

Elevate your snack game with Nif's Crunchy Party Nuts—a crowd-pleasing recipe that's perfect for gatherings, holidays, or casual munching. This irresistible mix of almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, and peanuts is coated in a luscious blend of melted butter, honey, and brown sugar, with a bold kick of cinnamon and cayenne pepper for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. The addition of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of granulated sugar creates an extra-crunchy finish that’s sure to delight. Ready in just 35 minutes, these oven-roasted nuts are golden, fragrant, and addictive, whether served warm or stored for snacking later. Ideal for party spreads and gift jars, these gourmet nuts deliver on flavor and texture—making them the ultimate homemade treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts)
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed nuts. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the warm glaze over the nuts, tossing to coat them evenly.

Step 5

Spread the coated nuts in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are golden and fragrant.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the hot nuts. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. The sugar will help create an extra crunchy texture as they cool.

Step 8

Once the nuts are fully cooled, break up any clumps and transfer them to an airtight container for storage. They’ll keep fresh for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(458.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2589.4

Total Fat 216.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 3809.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 72.0g
Protein 60.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398.5mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2461.9mg	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: 71.4%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 19.7%