Holiday Nuts- and no I am not talking about your family :)

Feeling a little bit "SPICY" after eating our yummy cupcakes yesterday? Try our Spiced Nuts they are guaranteed to make you smile!

SPICED NUTS

2 tablespoons butter 

1/4 cup light brown sugar 

2 tablespoons water 

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne 

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 cups mixed nuts...we use walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews 

and almonds 

1. Mix cumin, cayenne, cinnamon & salt in a small bowl 

and reserve. 

2. Heat nuts in oven at 350 degrees on a sheet pan till lightly

toasted stirring occasionally to insure consistent browning.

3. Transfer nuts to a bowl and set aside. 

4. In a skillet add the butter, sugar, water and spices and cook 

over medium heat, stirring, until a glaze forms, about 

5 minutes. Add the nuts to the skillet and toss to combine 

with the glaze. Continue to sauté the nuts for 5 minutes. 

5. Remove from the heat and transfer to a baking sheet sprayed 

with Pam nonstick spray, separating with a fork. 

6. Let rest until cooled and the glaze has hardened. 

7. Store in an airtight container.

ENJOY!!