Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on Jan. 29, 2022

My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe during the holidays. And tucked in colorful tins, it makes a handy last-minute gift idea for busy hostesses or drop-in visitors. —Joan Klinefelter, Utica, Illinois

Test Kitchen Approved

Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts

Contest Winner
Yield: 3-1/2 cups
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 300° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
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