
Sweet, salty, and just a little bit spicy, these honey roasted mixed nuts are the kind of snack that disappears from the bowl faster than you can refill it. A warm glaze of honey and melted butter coats every cashew, almond, pecan, and walnut before they go into the oven, where the heat transforms everything into deeply golden, crunchy perfection. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the sweetness — leave it in if you like a little heat, or skip it for a more classic flavor. Store-bought mixed nuts can be a minefield of hidden grain-based additives and shared-facility concerns, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with ingredients you can easily verify yourself. The hardest part is honestly just waiting for them to cool so the glaze can set into that satisfying, crackly shell. Once they do, they break apart into irresistible clusters that work just as well on a charcuterie board as they do straight from a mason jar on the counter.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
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