Give your walnuts a flavorous makeover with these easy Spiced Walnuts! A little sweet and a little spicy, they’ll disappear as fast as you can say, “Oh Nuts!”
Then also give these extra fabulous Cinnamon Sugar Pecans and Cinnamon Sugar Almonds a try!
Following is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free Spiced Walnuts Recipe and guest post from Team Holly at the Healthy Cooking Blog… enjoy!
Spiced Walnuts
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!
Christie writes: "Such a great and delicious snack - especially around the holiday season!"
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 superb 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 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 Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Sweet and Spicy Walnuts!
- Walnut Halves
- Sugar
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Cayenne Pepper
- Canola Oil – Avocado Oil or Vegetable Oil can be substituted
How to Make Spiced Walnuts
You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own spicy walnuts at home!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread your walnuts out on the sheet.
Bake your walnuts for 5 – 7 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.
While they’re baking, combine your Sugar, Salt, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon and Cayenne in a small bowl, and whisk until well combined.
Then in a skillet over medium heat, add your baked nuts and oil, and stir well to coat.
Add your seasoning mix, and continue stirring until your nuts have been completely coated.
Remove your coated nuts, and transfer to parchment paper to cool.
Then sit back, relax, and ENJOY your spicy and sweet walnuts!
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Spiced Walnuts
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, (Avocado Oil or Vegetable Oil can be substituted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375° F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread walnuts on baking sheet and bake about 5-7 minutes, or until golden.
- While they're baking, in a small bowl, combine Sugar, Salt, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, and Cayenne, and whisk until well combined.
- 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
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Merci pour toutes ces gourmandises, je me régale
Belle soirée
De rien Delphine. Belle soirée 🙂
Wow! Now there are some amazing recipes here. Those nuts are perfect for the holidays. Thanks for sharing! Now I’m hungry.
You’re very welcome… it’s definitely time to bring on all of the holiday snacks!
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!
Aren’t walnuts so delicious? I just love them too, Katherine! 🙂
These nuts are the perfect Christmas treat!
Yes… they definitely are! 🙂
Sweet and spicy nuts sound delicious! I’m here for all the snacks during this festive season!
Right? Bring on all the snacks!! We may need our stretchy pants handy for a few weeks here. 🙂
I have made spiced peanuts before but never thought of making spiced walnuts. I am sure gonna make this
Have fun making your sweet and spicy walnuts, Rahul!
Love spicy stuff. And sweet. 🙂 These spiced walnuts are just my thing. Thanks!
Then you will definitely love these, John… they’re the best of both worlds!
sounds like a great nuts recipe with a spicy edge!
Thanks, Carol! They really are the perfect combination of sweet & spicy! 🙂
p.s Love your new profile picture and you have beautiful hair!!
Aww… you’re so sweet, Angie! Thank you so much!!
I am a huge fan of all things nutty and can snack on them all day long. These are so flavourful, tasty and irresistible!
Aren’t sweet and spicy nuts just the best? And I completely agree… portion control goes out the window when these are around! 🙂