Holiday Spiced Nut Mix

from ButterYum

makes approximately 5 cups

Ingredients

• • 5 cups mixed raw nuts, shelled

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • pinch ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Directions

• • Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center position.

  • In a large bowl, combine dark brown sugar, pure maple syrup, melted butter, chipotle powder, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and cayenne pepper,; add nuts and stir until evenly coated.

  • Pour nut mixture into an even layer on a parchment-lined half sheet pan; sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 10-15 minutes, tossing halfway through.

  • Remove from oven and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.