Nifs Crunchy Party Nuts Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPICED PARTY NUT MIX

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix butter, taco seasoning mix, cinnamon and red pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently.
• Cook uncovered on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until nuts are toasted. Turn off slow cooker. Serve with large serving spoon.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
• Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
• Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
• Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

NIF'S CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE TREAT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a cookie sheet with tin foil (I use the nonstick kind). Arrange Stoned Wheat Thins to cover entire bottom of tray.
• Heat butter and brown sugar in small pot on medium heat. Bring just to a boil, stirring often. Pour evenly over crackers. Bake for 5 minutes immediately after adding hot butter mixture.
• Once removed from oven, immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Wait a couple of minutes and spread melted chocolate over baked crackers. Sprinkle sunflower seeds over chocolate right away so they will stick.
• Let cool and put tray in fridge. After about an hour or two (when solid), break into "chunks" and serve.
• Store in fridge.

NIF'S CRUNCHY PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until foamy; add nuts and mix until evenly coated. Drain excess liquid.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients except for salt. Stir into nuts; toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt.
• Spread nuts on baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool on baking sheet. Nuts will become dry and crispy when cooled. Store in airtight container.

SLOW-COOKER BROWN SUGAR PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Spray 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix cashews, almonds and pecans. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour over nuts; stir until completely coated.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Lightly grease sheet of waxed paper; spread coated nuts in single layer on waxed paper. Cool completely, about 2 hours.