7 Spiced Nut and Snack Recipes for Cozy Winter Nights

A bowl of warm spiced nuts makes any winter evening feel special. These seven snacks take little effort, keep well in a jar and work for movie nights, gatherings and gifts.

7 snack ideas

1. Cinnamon candied pecans: toss pecans in egg white, sugar and cinnamon, then bake until crisp.
2. Rosemary roasted almonds: olive oil, sea salt and chopped fresh rosemary.
3. Maple walnuts: coat in maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne.
4. Savory trail mix: nuts, pretzels and seeds with smoked paprika.
5. Honey roasted cashews finished with flaky salt.
6. Spiced chickpeas: roasted until crunchy with cumin and garlic.
7. Pumpkin spice pepitas: pumpkin seeds baked with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Tips for crunchy nuts

• Spread nuts in a single layer so they roast evenly.
• Stir halfway through baking.
• Cool completely on parchment before storing.
• Keep in an airtight jar for up to two weeks.

Make a batch this weekend and keep a jar on the counter for cozy nights.