Browned Butter Roasted Nuts

Browned Butter Roasted Nuts are seriously addicting. Please proceed with caution, and don't say I didn't warn you!

I originally shared this recipe in 2016. I've recently updated this post with additional information, including a recipe card complete with nutritional information, but the recipe itself has remained unchanged.

Jump to:

• The ingredient list:
• Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
• Why this recipe works?
• Why start with raw nuts?
• The best way to store raw nuts:
• Can additional nuts be used in this recipe?
• How to store Browned Butter Roasted Nuts:
• Can these browned butter nuts be frozen after roasting?
• Do roasted nuts make a good gift?
• What occasions are proper for gifting roasted nuts?
• The step-by-step photo instructions:
• Additional nut recipes you'll love:
• Printable Recipe Card

The ingredient list:

• raw cashews
• raw almonds
• shelled pistachios
• butter
• honey
• smoked paprika
• hot sauce (your favorite variety)
• kosher salt

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• large high-sided skillet
• measuring cups and spoons
• wooden spoon or slotted spatula
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• kitchen timer
• cooking rack
• air-tight storage jars

Why this recipe works?

If you're looking for a snack that is a sure-fire hit for a party or gathering, then these crazy delicious and easy-to-make sweet and smoky roasted nuts are just what you're looking for!

Why start with raw nuts?

Since these nuts will roast in the oven, I started with raw cashews and almonds (easily found in the produce department of any major supermarket) and shelled pistachios.

In using raw nuts I was able to control the sodium, so they didn't get too salty, and I was able to roast them to my desired preference.

The best way to store raw nuts:

Since raw nuts are usually sold in larger size bags (3 or more cups), you'll most likely have leftovers from what's called for in this recipe.

Storing the leftover nuts in the freezer in an air-tight container is the best way to make sure they'll stay fresh for a nice, long time, and so you'll have them on hand for many other uses.

Can I tell you a little secret? I'm the girl who rifles through the mixed nuts to pick out all the cashews before anyone else can get to them. I know, it's not my best quality, but I just can't seem to help myself.

So, the moral of the story is: If you like the cashews best, you'd better get to the Browned Butter Roasted Nuts before I do! LOL

Can additional nuts be used in this recipe?

Sure. Sounds like you're my type of person! LOL

Feel free to use (or omit) any nut that you're not a fan of...or that you adore!

You can even use seeds like sunflower or pepitas if you'd like to go all rogue and off-road. Just make sure they're shelled first.

How to store Browned Butter Roasted Nuts:

I find it hard to believe you'll be storing them too very long (or maybe that's just me), but the best way to keep them fresh is to store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

HA! As if they'd last that long!

Can these browned butter nuts be frozen after roasting?

Yep!

Store them well in an air-tight freezer container for up to 4 weeks and thaw them completely at room temperature before serving.

Do roasted nuts make a good gift?

You bet 'cha!!

Why not find a pretty air-tight container or jar and then shovel as many nuts as you can inside the jar?

Then, add an attractive label, and maybe a nice raffia bow and you have a wonderfully thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys a good gift of food that comes from the heart!

This is a gift any recipient won't soon forget!!

What occasions are proper for gifting roasted nuts?

• birthdays
• bosses day
• teacher appreciation
• graduation gift
• off to college
• care package
• sweetest day
• father's day
• mother's day
• sweetest day
• housewarming gift
• thank you gift
• you get the idea...

The step-by-step photo instructions:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium/low heat.
• Continue cooking the butter slowly until it turns golden brown in color. *Note - watch this closely so the butter doesn't burn.
• Once the butter is golden brown in color, add the nuts to the skillet and toss to coat.
• Stir in honey, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
• Spread the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove, cool, and enjoy!

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Additional nut recipes you'll love:

*Copycat Payday Candy Bars (shown below and featured in the video)

If you’re a fan of Payday candy bars then you’ll go NUTS for this fast and easy Copycat Payday Candy Bars recipe. After all, who doesn’t love payday?!!

*Skillet-Roasted Rosemary Hazelnuts (not shown)

Move over popcorn… there’s a new snack kid in town! Roasted Rosemary Hazelnuts are as addicting as popcorn, and they’re good for you too.

*Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies

Coconut Macadamia Nut Cookies are just what you’re craving when you need a little something sweet, and a little something rich and buttery.

*Strawberry Banana Bread with Almonds (not shown)

With only one bowl and a few simple ingredients, you can have this Strawberry Banana Bread baking in the oven in no time flat!

*Browned Butter Roasted Nuts (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Printable Recipe Card

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's snacking recipe for Browned Butter Roasted Nuts as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!