Spiced Nuts Recipe

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 cup salted cashews
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup pecan halves

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add 1/2 cup sugar; cook and stir over high heat until sugar is dissolved. Meanwhile, place cardamom and remaining sugar in a large bowl; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; add the cashews, peanuts and pecans to butter mixture. Cook and stir until nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes. Add hot nuts to reserved cardamom mixture; toss to coat. Spread on foil to cool. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.