Rosemary and Tarragon Spicy Mixed Nuts

Rosemary and Tarragon Spicy Mixed nuts are the perfect snack, easy appetizer to serve with cocktails and to give as gifts. 

Good morning friends!  Today I have a super easy recipe to share for Rosemary and Tarragon Spicy Mixed Nuts. This sweet, spicy, herby nut mix makes a great snack mix, and is perfect for the holiday season.

You can customize the flavor of these spicy nuts to have a little more heat or to be a little more sweet to suit your taste. I suggest making a batch this week so that you have them on hand to serve to any guests that stop by or that will be staying with you over the holidays.

Last year I made 5 lbs of these nuts to include in my gift baskets and boxes. Then I made an additional 2 lbs to have on hand at the house for guests. I guess you could say that we really are nuts for these nuts. I think you will be too!

For more party snacks try Spicy Pretzels and Union Street Cafe Bar Nuts.

Rosemary and Tarragon Spicy Mixed Nuts

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon dried, crumbled rosemary
• 1/2 Tablespoon dried, crumbled tarragon
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 11/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
• 3 cups of unsalted mixed nuts, pistachios, pecans, cashews, almonds walnuts(or nuts of your choice)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet or large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Pour the unsalted nuts in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl melt butter( in the microwave or on the stove) then stir in the brown sugar, spicy cayenne pepper, salt and the herbs. Mix well.
• Pour the butter mixture over the nuts, mix well so that all of the nuts are well coated.
• Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until the nuts are golden brown, about 18-20 minutes. Stir one during the baking process. Remove from oven and let cool.

Serving Suggestions

• At snack time.
• Easy party nibbles for your holiday party.
• Add to your  charcuterie board
• Serve with wine and cheese.
• As an easy appetizer.
• Add to salads

Gift Suggestions for Rosemary and Tarragon Spicy Mixed nuts

• As a hostess gift
• Add cooled nuts to cellophane bags and tie with a ribbon. Give with a bottle of wine as a hostess gift.
• Or place in a decorative glass jar or a Mason jar, add a gift tag or a recipe card and a ribbon.
• Give in a vintage bowl, silver-plate, pottery, or transfer-ware are great options.
• Place in a gift basket or welcome basket.

Variations

• Use fresh rosemary instead of dried.
• ​Sprinkle with flaky sea salt when you take the nuts out of the oven.
• Add more or less of the cayenne pepper and brown sugar to make is spicier or sweeter.
• Add a little chipotle or other spices that you like.

How do you store mixed nuts?

Store mixed nuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Or in the freezer for up to a year.

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I hope that you enjoyed the rosemary and tarragon spicy mixed nuts and that the next time you need a tasty snack or treat for your holiday parties that you try this recipe.

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Rosemary and Tarragon Spicy Mixed nuts are the perfect snack, easy appetizer to serve with cocktails and to give as gifts.

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Ingredients

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3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 Tablespoon dried, crumbled rosemary

1/2 Tablespoon dried, crumbled tarragon

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

11/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

3 cups of unsalted mixed nuts, pistachios, pecans, cashews, almonds walnuts(or nuts of your choice)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet or large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Pour the unsalted nuts in a large bowl.

In a small bowl melt butter( in the microwave or on the stove) then stir in the brown sugar, spicy cayenne pepper, salt and the herbs. Mix well.

Pour the butter mixture over the nuts, mix well so that all of the nuts are well coated.

Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until the nuts are golden brown, about 18-20 minutes. Stir one during the baking process. Remove from oven and let cool.

Notes

Recipe from Costco Connection

• Author: Elizabeth
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American