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Honey Sesame Cashews

Sweet, salty, and nutty honey sesame cashews that are easy to make and perfect for snacking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cashews
  • 1 cup 1 cup roasted cashews, whole or halves Roasted cashews work best for a richer flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons honey Use a good quality honey for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for desired heat.
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together honey, salt, and cayenne until combined.
  3. Add toasted sesame seeds to the honey mixture and stir to distribute.
  4. Add roasted cashews to the bowl and stir until all cashews are evenly coated.
  5. Spread the honey-coated cashews onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes.
  2. Stir the cashews and return to the oven for another 7 to 10 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Cooling
  1. Remove cashews from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Store cooled cashews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.