Bourbon Spiced Nuts

Whenever you’re planning for a party or looking to whip up a quick snack, Bourbon Spiced Nuts can provide a simple way to satisfy anyone’s cravings. Smoky-sweet or tangy-sesame, both of these recipes for spiced nuts benefit from the addition of bourbon to round out their flavors. Plus, if you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can mix both these flavors into one big bowl and cuddle up for a movie on the couch with the one you love.

Does it Matter What Kind of Nuts I Use?

While you can use any kind of nuts you prefer for our Bourbon Spiced Nuts, the type you choose will make a difference in the final flavor. Here are some varieties you can choose from and a few notes about their taste profiles.

• Walnuts: Walnuts are a bit earthy and robust. Their distinct flavor sets them apart in a nut mix and also makes them blend well with spices.
• Pecans: Unlike walnuts, pecans are more buttery and subtle. Whenever you toss them with spices, this nut absorbs some of the flavor, changing its own taste.
• Almonds: The nuttiness of almonds brings out their versatility when it comes to spicing them. This means they work with just about any flavor you add to them. Plus, the crunch of almonds plays into the nut mix of your choosing.
• Cashews: Slightly sweet and ultra buttery, these are another great nut for our Bourbon Spiced Nuts. They also have a softer texture than almonds.

Bourbon Spiced Nuts

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• Author: Michaela Hayes

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Description

Your new go-to midnight snack.

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Ingredients

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For spiced nuts I:

• 1 large egg white
• 2 tsp bourbon
• 4 cups mixed salted roasted nuts (about 1 1/4 lb)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cardamom
• ¼ tsp allspice
• Pinch of salt

For spiced nuts II:

• 1 large egg white
• 2 tsp bourbon
• 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (not flavored)
• 4 cups mixed salted roasted nuts (about 1 1/4 lb)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Whisk together egg white and bourbon (and vinegar in version II) in a large bowl until frothy, and stir in nuts.
3. Mix together sugar and spices and stir into nuts, coating well.
4. Spread nuts on a lightly greased baking tray and bake for 40 minutes. Stir nuts and continue baking until dry, about 1 hour total.
5. Cool and break into bite-size chunks.

Recipe by Michaela Hayes
Photography by Michael Marquand

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