Sweet Salty Honey Cashews (Print Version)

Crunchy cashews coated in honey, sea salt, and cinnamon for a sweet and savory snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw cashews

→ Coating

02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Topping

07 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract if using until well combined and warmed through.
03 - Place cashews in a mixing bowl. Pour honey mixture over the nuts and toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the coated cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
06 - Remove cashews from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Gently stir to coat.
07 - Allow cashews to cool completely on the pan to crisp up. Break apart any clusters and transfer to an airtight container.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like something you'd pay too much for at a gourmet shop, but they take less than half an hour.
  • The balance of sweet honey and flaky salt is so satisfying you'll keep reaching for just one more.
  • They make your kitchen smell like a bakery without any of the fuss.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the oven during the last few minutes of baking, honey can go from perfect to burnt in seconds.
  • Let them cool all the way on the pan before moving them or they'll stay sticky instead of turning crisp.
03 -
  • If the honey mixture seems too thick, warm it gently again before tossing with the nuts.
  • For a deeper flavor, toast the cashews dry in the oven for five minutes before coating them, it brings out their natural richness.
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