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These Honey Roasted Cashews are insanely good (waay better than storebought!). And if that’s not enough, they’re easy to make, too! After mixing the cashews with sweet-salty flavorings, the nuts are baked until they’re browned and caramelized! I always find myself eating handful after handful of them.
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With only six ingredients, these honey roasted cashews take just 20 minutes to make. I like having them on hand for snacks, a pre-dinner nibble, or even to go with a holiday cheeseboard! The nuts have a sweet-salty flavor and notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Plus, the honey gets caramelized in the oven, adding a crackling sugar crust to each and every cashew.
Recipe At a Glance
Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: Oven
Dietary Info: Vegetarian and gluten-free
Key Flavor: Crunchy cashews, honey, and vanilla
Skill Level: Easy
Why This Is So Good
- Make-ahead: These roasted cashew nuts will keep for 2 weeks! I love making them early for holiday get-togethers, so I can check one thing off of my to-do list.
- A healthy, portable snack or lunchbox addition: I love making these for my kids to have on the go in the car on their way to soccer practice or in their lunchbox!
- Make it your own: You can easily swap out the type of nut, try maple syrup instead of honey, or add spices to customize these healthy roasted nuts.
Ingredients to Make Honey Roasted Cashews
- Unsalted butter: Melted butter adds flavor to this roasted cashews recipe, but also helps them brown!
- Honey: Make sure you use runny honey, which will be easier to coat the cashews with!
- Light brown sugar: This adds a molasses-y flavor. You could use dark brown sugar instead!
- Vanilla extract and cinnamon: These are my flavorings of choice! They go with the honey well.
- Cashews: Make sure to use raw (not toasted) cashews, since they’ll toast in the oven.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
- Use a different nut. Almonds, pecans, or walnuts would work instead.
- Add in spices. Instead of (or in addition to!) the cinnamon, add in grated nutmeg, cardamom, or even pumpkin spice!
- Use a different sweetener. Maple syrup or brown rice syrup would work well in place of the honey! Using one of these would also make this recipe vegan.
- Make it into a trail mix. You could mix these honey roasted cashews with dried fruit, chocolate chips, and other nuts to make trail mix!
How to Make Honey Roasted Cashews
These honey roasted cashews require just a little time in the oven to become roasty, toasty, and caramelized!
Tips for Making the Best Honey Roasted Cashews
- Make sure the cashews are fully coated in the honey mixture. That way they will brown and caramelize all over, and every bite will be delicious!
- Place the cashews in a single layer on your baking sheet. If they are piled on top of each other, they won’t roast evenly.
- Don’t be tempted to break up the clusters too soon. Allow the cashews to cool completely before trying to break up the clusters. This way, they’ll be extra crispy!
- Let them cool before storing. Once you take the cashews out of the oven, let them sit, undisturbed for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the honey to solidify.
- Add more seasonings. These honey roasted cashews are delicious as they are, but feel free to add a little cayenne to make them sweet and spicy, or more salt for a savory edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once the roasted cashews have cooled completely, place them in an airtight jar or conatiner. They will keep well at room temperature for up to two weeks. They are a great homemade food gift idea for the holidays!
Because these oven-roasted cashews are coated with honey, they aren’t strictly vegan. You can replace the honey with maple syrup if you like. I haven’t tried them this way, but I’m sure they’ll turn out just as good!
Use roasted unsalted cashews for this recipe. I like buying them in bulk at the grocery store (it’s cheaper this way!).
Once you make these Honey Roasted Cashews, it’ll be hard to go back to store-bought trail mix. At least, that’s how I feel! The nuts are that delicious. I’ll often make a double batch, just because I know how quickly my family will eat them.
More Nut Snack Recipes
- Candied Pecans
- Candied Walnuts
- Trail Mix
- Vegan Trail Mix Cookies
- Cranberry Almond Granola Cereal
- Honey Nut Cereal Bars
- Caramel Apple Granola Bars
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
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This honey roasted cashews recipe was originally published on December 1, 2020 and has recently been updated with new photography, tips & substitutions, and step-by-step images to help make the recipe.
Honey Roasted Cashews
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more for serving
- 2 cups raw cashews
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, melt the butter in 2 30-second increments. Add the honey, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, and stir together until well combined.
- Add the cashews on top of the honey mixture and stir until all the cashews are evenly coated.
- Spread the cashews in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. The cashews should be golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove the cashews from the oven and immediately sprinkle with more sea salt. Let them cool on the baking sheet; they will become crisp as they cool.
- Once completely cooled, transfer the honey roasted cashews to an airtight container. They can be stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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Nutrition
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