Slow Cooker Savory Spiced Nuts Recipe

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

Spiced nuts make a great snack or homemade 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

• Olive oil – Choose a nice neutral oil here. I like using olive oil, but you could use grape seed oil or avocado oil instead if you prefer.
• Mixed nuts – Pick your favorite blend of nuts, or use all of one flavor if you prefer. Whatever combo you want is what you should use. There’s no rules here – it’s all preference!
• Brown sugar – Light brown sugar works best. We’re only using a little bit to help the spices stick to the nuts. Swap it out for maple syrup if you want a natural sweetener.
• Garlic powder and onion powder – My favorite savory flavor duo! Garlic and onion powder add tons of flavor.
• Paprika and black pepper – These two spices both add a tiny kick (and color from the paprika) without making the nuts taste too spicy. If you prefer spicy nuts, add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the spice mixture before you cook the nuts.
• Rosemary – Fresh rosemary will give you the best rosemary flavor and look prettier in the finished dish. But you can use dried rosemary if that’s what you have on hand.

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.

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

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

Happy Hour Cocktail Pairings

These savory spiced nuts are delicious when paired with a cocktail that’s not overly sweet. Try them with my Bourbon Ginger Cocktail, a Strawberry Lemon Drop, a classic Bee’s Knees, or a tart Cosmopolitan.

More Ideas for Homemade Gifts

Looking for more ideas for homemade gifts? My hot cocoa mix is made with 4 pantry staples in about 5 minutes. Have a few days before your gift needs to be ready? Grab a mason jar and make some DIY infused liquor. It’s super customizable so you can cater it to your recipients favorite flavors. Want more ideas? Build a Cocktail Kit or Mocktail Kit or a cocktail themed Gift Basket.