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Spiced Walnuts Recipe! {Best Sweet & Spicy Nuts}

December 13, 2020 By Heidi 36 Comments

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Give your walnuts a serious makeover and tasty explosion of flavor with this easy Spiced Walnuts Recipe!

Spiced Walnuts Recipe

Following is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free Spiced Walnuts Recipe and guest post from Team Holly at the Healthy Cooking Blog… enjoy!

Are you ready to meet your new favorite sweet & spicy snack? These baked walnuts are so good that making this Best Spiced Walnuts Recipe with Cinnamon may soon become an annual tradition at your home!

When it comes to the holidays, Candied Nuts are a must-have. Whether you’re serving them as snacks for parties, giving them as a sweet gift in a jar, or mixing them into your salads, you’ll love this candied spiced walnuts recipe! These wonderful walnuts with a touch of spice, heat and sweet also make a beautiful addition to your party cheese trays!

The blend of cinnamon, sugar, and all the dreamy spices make these one addictive snack! Plus… these Savory Spiced Walnuts are so quick and EASY to make! You likely already have most of the ingredients you need right in your spice cabinet and pantry!!

So are you ready to make your own addicting and delicious savory treat with this easy to make candied walnuts recipe?

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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Spiced Walnuts Recipe

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Spiced Walnuts Recipe {Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts}

Whether you're serving them as snacks for parties, giving them as a gift in a jar, or tossing them in your salads, you'll love this easy Spiced Walnuts Recipe!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 (1/4 cup) servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnut halves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 375° F.
  • Spread walnuts on baking sheet and bake about 5-7 minutes, or until golden.
  • In small bowl, combine sugar, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  • In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add baked nuts and stir to coat with oil. Then add seasoning mix, stirring until nuts are completely coated. Remove coated nuts and transfer to parchment paper to cool.

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 99 Calories from fat 46% Fat 5g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 4mg Sodium 210mg Carbohydrate 8g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 4g Protein 6g Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

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So have you tried this Spiced Walnuts Recipe yet?

Leave a comment and share…

Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert Recipes, Food, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: Christmas Recipes, Gluten Free, Nuts, Thanksgiving Recipes, Vegetarian

Comments

  1. Christie says

    December 21, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Spiced walnuts are such a great and delicious snack idea especially around the holiday season! Another awesome recipe. Thanks Heidi!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 21, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      You’re very welcome, Christie! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Molly Pisula says

    December 17, 2020 at 5:45 am

    Love the spices on these walnuts. They sound delicious, and so easy to make!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 17, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      They are definitely a cinch to make, Molly… and seasoning always makes them better! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    December 16, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    This sounds really good! I think I’ll make these for Christmas at my mom’s this year. It’s always nice to have an extra little side that we can munch on after opening presents.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 16, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      That’s such a great idea, Michelle! I love the idea of having snacks ready to go after presents! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Danielle says

    December 16, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    I bet these walnuts smell amazing!!! All of these recipes look so yummy!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 16, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Danielle! Candied nuts are such a fun snack around the holidays! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sophie says

    December 15, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    This sounds delicious! I’m not the biggest fan of raw walnuts but I’m sure I’d love them with this spice mix.

    Sophie

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      Oh yes… the sweet and spicy seasoning is such a game changer!

      Reply
  6. Lauren says

    December 15, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    ooo I love the savory take on these! My husband is super allergic to nuts of most types, so if I buy them they’re really just for me. I love that I could make these and give them as gifts though! Such a perfect idea!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      Oh that’s so sad that your hubby can’t enjoy nuts, Lauren. You’ll have to hide these somewhere safe, and yes – they really do make such great gifts, too!

      Reply
  7. Amy Aed says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Oh my goodness those spiced walnuts sound delicious! I always buy my nuts already seasoned, but I think it could be fun to do it myself from scratch!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Yes… you should definitely try, Amy. They really are SO easy to make yourself at home!

      Reply
  8. CoCo says

    December 15, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    These look amazing, Heidi, and what a great gift idea too! We’re constantly looking for something like this to snack on for family game nights and when we put puzzles together so this will be perfect. Thank you for the recipe, CoCo

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      You’re very welcome, CoCo! These sound like the perfect snack for puzzle time or game night… ENJOY!

      Reply
  9. delphine says

    December 15, 2020 at 11:30 am

    Merci pour toutes ces gourmandises, je me régale
    Belle soirée

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      De rien Delphine. Belle soirée 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kathrine Eldridge says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Wow! Now there are some amazing recipes here. Those nuts are perfect for the holidays. Thanks for sharing! Now I’m hungry.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      You’re very welcome… it’s definitely time to bring on all of the holiday snacks!

      Reply
  11. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    I will never say no to delicious nuts!! These spiced walnuts are definitely calling my name. Walnuts are actually my favorite nut of all time!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Aren’t walnuts so delicious? I just love them too, Katherine! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Josiah - DIY Thrill says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    These nuts are the perfect Christmas treat!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 15, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Yes… they definitely are! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Michelle | Sift & Simmer says

    December 14, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Sweet and spicy nuts sound delicious! I’m here for all the snacks during this festive season!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 14, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Right? Bring on all the snacks!! We may need our stretchy pants handy for a few weeks here. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Rahul @samosastreet says

    December 14, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    I have made spiced peanuts before but never thought of making spiced walnuts. I am sure gonna make this

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 14, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      Have fun making your sweet and spicy walnuts, Rahul!

      Reply
  15. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    December 14, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Love spicy stuff. And sweet. 🙂 These spiced walnuts are just my thing. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 14, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      Then you will definitely love these, John… they’re the best of both worlds!

      Reply
  16. Carol says

    December 14, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    sounds like a great nuts recipe with a spicy edge!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 14, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks, Carol! They really are the perfect combination of sweet & spicy! 🙂

      Reply
  17. angiesrecipes says

    December 13, 2020 at 4:18 am

    p.s Love your new profile picture and you have beautiful hair!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 13, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Aww… you’re so sweet, Angie! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  18. angiesrecipes says

    December 13, 2020 at 4:11 am

    I am a huge fan of all things nutty and can snack on them all day long. These are so flavourful, tasty and addictive!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 13, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Aren’t sweet and spicy nuts just the best? And I completely agree… portion control goes out the window when these are around! 🙂

      Reply

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