Sweet Salty Honey Cashews (Printable)

Crunchy cashews roasted with honey, cinnamon, and sea salt for a sweet and salty snack.

# What You 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract if using, until combined and warmed through.
03 - Place cashews in a mixing bowl. Pour the honey butter mixture over cashews and toss thoroughly 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 cashews turn golden and become fragrant. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Gently stir to distribute the salt evenly.
07 - Allow cashews to cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp as they cool. Break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between sweet honey and flaky salt makes it impossible to eat just one handful.
  • It comes together in under half an hour with ingredients you probably already have.
  • They taste like something from an expensive market, but cost a fraction of the price.
02 -
  • Cashews go from golden to burned in under a minute, so watch them closely during the last few minutes of baking.
  • They will feel soft and sticky when they first come out of the oven, cooling is what makes them crisp.
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula to toss the cashews so you dont lose any of the honey coating in the bowl.
  • If you want them extra sweet, drizzle a little more honey over the top right after they come out of the oven.
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