Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Mexican Hot Cocoa Spiced Nuts – a quick and easy snack that’s perfect for the holidays. These nuts are coated in a delectable blend of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and other warming spices, creating a mouthwatering treat that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed nuts (such as almonds, cashews, and pecans)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed nuts, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the top and toss to coat the nuts evenly.
- Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then stir the nuts and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and slightly crispy.
- Allow the nuts to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican Hot Cocoa Spiced Nuts, holiday snack, spiced nuts