Description
Enjoy the irresistible crunch and warm, spicy flavor of homemade cinnamon roasted cashews. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for a satisfying snack that’s perfect anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, stir together melted butter or oil, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- Add the raw cashews to the bowl and toss thoroughly, ensuring each nut is evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cashews cool on it for about 10 minutes to crisp up completely.
Notes
- For an extra savory crunch, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the warm cashews.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg