My Christmas Nuts….Holiday Treats: Part 1

Christmas Nuts!!

This is a wonderful addition to the festive collection of treats! They also make wonderful gifts….just add a pretty jar.

1 c. raw almonds
1 c. raw walnuts
1 c. raw pecans
1 c. hazelnuts
3 sprigs of rosemary
1/2 c. kosher salt (may not need all)
2 lemons (zest and juice)
3/4 c. lemon olive oil
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground red pepper flakes

Preheat oven to 275

IN SMALL BOWL ADD:
In a spice grinder add rosemary and salt. Do in small batches. Grind until finely ground, then add into a little bowl. Then grind the red pepper flakes until fine. Add to rosemary salt. Add lemon zest and chili powder. Stir all together so evenly distributed.

IN LARGE BOWL ADD:
Add all nuts into bowl and mix. Add lemon olive oil (half at a time) and mix till all nuts are covered. Add spice and zest mixture (half at a time) to nuts until desired flavor level.

COOK:
Lay nuts flat among 2 baking sheets and bake for about 30 minutes. Mix every 10 minutes. Once they begin to toast pull out and let cool. Let them completely cool before adding to jars.

Enjoy!

Stay tuned for more holiday treats :)

Happy Holidays!! :)