SK week 51 | Bar Nuts

These are actually "Union Square Cafe's Bar Nuts." It's in New York City, and it looks amazing. I made these for our annual Tuesday Night Dinner Christmas appetizer potluck. They were a perfect addition to a charcuterie board. :)

(Here's the Smitten Kitchen post)

You'll need:
3 2/3 cups unsalted mixed nuts (you can also do a nut/pretzel combo--see her post for details)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Spread nuts on a tray and toast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

While they're toasting, mix together the melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Toss the toasted nuts into the rosemary mixture and mix until they're well coated. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes more. Let cool a bit on the tray before moving them to a serving dish.

They can be served warm or room temperature. Preferably with lots of other yummy stuff or a fun cocktail. ;)

Verdict: These were great and so easy to make! There were a few leftover, and they didn't last long. :) She recommends serving them warm, but the warm ones I tested were still a little soft from the oven, which felt weird. But they got crunchy as they cooled, which I preferred. :) Enjoy!