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    Home » Recent Posts » Appetizers & Snacks

    Slow Cooker Savory Spiced Nuts are the Best Happy Hour Snack

    Modified: Nov 29, 2022 · Published: Nov 19, 2019 by Katy McAvoy

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    This delicious, savory snack swaps the cinnamon and sugar for garlic and rosemary. These savory spiced nuts roast in your slow cooker and are a great homemade gift for your favorite snack lover.

    Savory Spiced Nuts
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Slow Cooker Savory Spiced Nuts
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    • Slow Cooker Savory Spiced Nuts

    Spicy nuts make a great snack or last minute gift idea. Made with simple ingredients, this easy recipe for slow cooker spiced nuts is perfect for setting out at holiday parties and makes a great gift during the holiday season. Package the spiced nuts in mason jars, or cellophane bags to always have hostess gifts on hand. 

    This spiced nuts recipe doesn’t require any egg whites, making it naturally vegan. We’re also skipping many of the warm holiday spices here, trading a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or pumpkin pie spice for savory garlic and rosemary.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Slow Cooker Savory Spiced Nuts
    • Olive oil
    • Mixed nuts
    • Brown sugar
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Paprika
    • Black pepper 
    • Rosemary - dried or fresh

    How to Make Slow Cooker Savory Spiced Nuts

    Place the nuts into a large slow cooker or crock pot. Add olive oil and stir until the nuts are coated.

    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and rosemary.

    Sugar and spices mixed together in a bowl.

    Add the spice mixture to your slow cooker and give it a good stir until all of the nuts are well-coated. 

    Put the lid on your slow cooker and set it to low heat.

    Cook nuts for 2 hours, stirring every 20-30 mins.  

    Spread the warm, savory spiced nuts out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Nuts cooling after cooking in the slow cooker.

    Allow nuts to cool to room temperature before enjoying or storing in your pantry in an airtight container.

    Enjoy!

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    Recipe Tips

    • Don’t skip the stirring. If you mix everything together and walk away from your slow cooker for 2 hours, the nuts will burn. You MUST stir them every 20-30 minutes throughout the 2 hour cooking time to keep this from happening. 
    • You don’t need extra salt in this recipe. Unless you’re using unsalted nuts, the salt already on the nuts is plenty for this recipe. No need to add sea salt.

    More Ideas for Homemade Gifts

    Hot Chocolate with marshmallows
    The Best Hot Cocoa Mix
    Apple slices being dropped in a mason jar.
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    FAQs and Substitutions

    What type of nuts should I use?

    Any combination of nuts will work here - less expensive mixed nuts with lots of peanuts in it is just as delicious as the more expensive mixes. You can also do all of the same nut, like cashews or peanuts.

    How can I make these spicy?

    If you prefer spicy nuts, add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture before you cook the nuts.

    How long with spiced mix nuts keep?

    When stored in an airtight container, these spiced nuts will keep for up to a month in your pantry. They're the perfect make-ahead snack for your homemade happy hours or anytime you're entertaining!

    Happy Hour Cocktail Pairings

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    This delicious, savory snack swaps the cinnamon and sugar for garlic and rosemary. These savory spiced nuts roast in your slow cooker and make a great homemade gift for your favorite snack lover.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 2 hours
    • Total Time: 2 hours, 5 mins
    • Yield: 5 cups 1x
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Slow cooker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 Tbsp olive oil 
    • 5 cups mixed nuts
    • 1 tsp EACH - brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
    • ½ tsp black pepper 
    • 1 tsp dried rosemary OR 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

    Instructions

    Place the nuts in your slow cooker. Add olive oil and stir until the nuts are coated.

    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and rosemary. 

    Add the spice mixture to your slow cooker and stir until all of the nuts are well-coated. 

    Put the lid on your slow cooker and set it to low heat.

    Cook nuts for 2 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes.  

    Spread the warm, savory spiced nuts out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Allow to cool to room temperature before enjoying or storing in your pantry.

    Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Do not skip stirring the nuts every 20-30 minutes or the nuts will burn. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ cup
    • Calories: 207
    • Sugar: 1.8 g
    • Sodium: 1.7 mg
    • Fat: 18.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
    • Fiber: 2.2 g
    • Protein: 6.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Craig Vetter says

      January 31, 2021 at 9:12 am

      This is a very easy way to enhance the flavor of nuts. Makes a great snack. I also packaged a couple jars as a thank you gift.

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      • MittenGirl says

        January 31, 2021 at 9:45 am

        So glad you liked the recipe, Craig!

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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