How to Make Honey Roasted Cashews (Easy Recipe)
These Honey Roasted Cashews are the perfect sweet and salty snack made with simple ingredients including plain cashews, honey, butter, sea salt, sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb or 3 cups unsalted cashews
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1–2 tbsp granulated sugar (use 1 tbsp if you want them less sweet)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next melt butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat and add in honey and cinnamon. Stir until evenly combined.
- Next add in cashews and stir until all the nuts are evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and spread in an even layer on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, toss, and bake additional 5 minutes.
- While cashews are baking combine sugar and salt together in a small bowl.
- Once cashews have baked 10 minutes total, pour sugar and salt mixture over the hot cashews and evenly toss until all the nuts are well coated.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before eating or storing. (See storage instructions below)
Notes
Storage Instructions:
Room Temperature – Freshly made honey roasted cashews can be stored in an airtight container or mason jar at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Fridge – Honey Roasted Cashews can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. After that, transfer to the freezer until ready to eat.
Freezer – Honey Roasted Cashews can be made ahead and stored in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer safe bag for up to 6 weeks. Once ready to eat, remove from freezer, and enjoy as is, or let them come to room temperature.