Print

Spiced Cocoa Nuts Recipe

Spiced Cocoa Nuts Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.1 from 18 reviews

Spiced Cocoa Nuts are a deliciously crunchy and flavorful snack combining pecans, cashews, and almonds coated with a spiced mixture of cocoa, cinnamon, cayenne, and sugars. Roasted to perfection, these nuts offer a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and chocolatey notes ideal for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

Scale

Nuts

  • 2 cups pecans
  • 2 cups cashews
  • 2 cups almonds

Spice Mix

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Coating

  • 1 egg white (from an extra large egg)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Arrange oven racks to the center positions and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Make Spice Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to blend and break up any lumps in the brown sugar.
  3. Coat Nuts with Egg White: In a large bowl, whisk the egg white and water vigorously until foamy and light. Add the pecans, cashews, and almonds to the egg white mixture, stirring with a spatula until the nuts are completely coated and tacky, with no excess liquid remaining.
  4. Add Spice Mixture: Fold the prepared spice mixture into the coated nuts until they are evenly and thoroughly coated with the spiced sugar blend.
  5. Spread and Bake: Divide the nuts evenly between the two baking sheets, spreading them into a single layer. Place one sheet on the upper rack and the other on the lower rack of the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the sheets, stir or flip the nuts, swap the positions of the baking sheets, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Cool and Store: Allow the nuts to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a heatproof bowl to finish cooling. As they cool, they will harden and become crisp. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure the nuts are fully coated with egg white but not too wet to prevent clumping.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for more or less heat.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • These nuts make a great homemade gift when packaged in decorative jars or bags.

Nutrition

Keywords: spiced nuts, cocoa nuts, roasted nuts, spicy snack, sweet and spicy nuts, holiday snack

Find it online: https://servedbynora.com/spiced-cocoa-nuts-recipe/