Recipe: Toasty Spiced Rosemary Cashews

Instead of buying an expensive nut mix with preservatives and other ingredients you don't recognize, why not satisfy your guests' snacking needs with this tasty and easy recipe?  Warm, sweet, and salty, with a holiday twist, this one will satisfy just about every craving! Great for munching at parties, or just as an evening snack at home in front of the fire.

Toasty Spiced Rosemary Cashews

Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs roasted cashews
3 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp melted butter

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Evenly spread cashews on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until just fragrant and warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, and butter, stirring very well.
• When cashews are warm, remove them from the oven and add them immediately to the bowl and toss to coat well.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.