Awww, nuts!

This is a great EASY holiday recipe. I first had these at my parent's house, and then made them myself last weekend to bring to a Christmas party. The nuts are flavorful and spicy. These are a good alternative to your standard bottle of wine for a hostess gift for holiday parties!

Union Square Cafe Spiced Nuts

• 1/4 pound each peeled peanuts, cashews, brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, and whole unpeeled almonds or 1 pound unsalted, assorted nuts (or a mixture of whichever you prefer!)
  
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Toss the nuts in a large bowl to combine and spread them out on a cookie sheet. Toast in the oven until they become light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, combine the rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter.

4. Thoroughly toss the warm toasted nuts with the spiced butter and serve warm or at room temp.

From the The Union Square Cafe Cookbook

ps--Never been to Union Square Cafe, I think its in New York City...