Spiced Mixed Nuts

 The combination sounds weird, but it works.   Quick and easy snack or appetizer to make.

SPICED MIXED NUTS

(makes 2 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

*1 ( ounce) can mixed nuts (2 1/2 cups)

*2 tablespoons butter, melted

*1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

*1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

*1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/2 teaspoon sea salt

*1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

*1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Place nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes or until they start to set off an aroma and are slightly toasted. 

~In a large bowl, mix 2 tablespoon melted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 salt, 1/8 cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin until well combined.

~Add the nuts as soon as they come out of the oven (you want them hot).

~Mix until nuts are completely coated.

~Allow to cool, serve and enjoy.