Honey Roasted Cashews
These homemade honey roasted cashews are the perfect sweet-and-salty snack made with just 5 simple ingredients. Ready in 25 minutes with a crunchy coating that stays fresh for weeks.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces raw cashews unsalted, whole pieces (1½ cups)
- 2 tablespoons honey any variety
- 1 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt coarse sea salt or table salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is completely melted.
- Stir the melted butter and honey together until smooth. Add the smoked paprika and stir until well combined.
- Place the raw cashews in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm honey mixture over the cashews.
- Toss and fold the cashews with a spatula until every cashew is completely coated with the honey mixture. Make sure there are no dry spots.
- Spread the coated cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they're not piled up.
- Bake for 18 minutes, until the cashews turn golden brown and the honey caramelizes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle half the salt over the cashews. Use a spatula to flip and loosen them from the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the remaining salt over the flipped cashews. Let cool completely on the baking sheet (about 30 minutes).
- Once cooled, break apart any cashew clusters with your hands. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Variations: Spicy version - replace paprika with 1/4 tsp cayenne. Cinnamon sugar - replace paprika with cinnamon and toss warm cashews with extra sugar. Maple twist - replace half the honey with maple syrup. Substitutions: Use almonds, pecans, or walnuts instead of cashews. Replace butter with coconut oil for dairy-free. Skip the smoked paprika if you don't have it. Tips: Don't skip the parchment paper - it prevents sticking. Watch closely during the last 5 minutes to prevent burning. Work fast with the honey coating while it's still warm.