Here’s a quick and easy — and nutritious — snack to make whilst you’re in the middle of Thanksgiving prep, or even if you just need some snacks to watch a sporting event: Rosemary and Thyme Mixed Cocktail Nuts! They are sooooo good: a little sweet, a little salty, herby, nutty, delicious. They are particularly good if you warm them up eve so slightly in the microwave or oven before putting them out to snack on. You can use all types of nuts, but I used almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans which is a great combo!
Ingredients
16 ounces raw mixed nuts (I used almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the nuts evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until they are lightly toasted. While the nuts are in the oven combine the rosemary, sugar, salt, cayenne and melted butter in a large bowl. After toasting the nuts for 10 minutes, immediately toss them in the rosemary mixture, until they are evenly coated. Return to the baking sheet and bake for 15 more minutes. Let cool completely. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
