SEASONED MIXED NUTS

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These seasoned mixed nuts make great hostess gifts; or just tuck some in with a Christmas present. I often add another teaspoon of cardamom, a flavor we enjoy!-Judi Oudekerk, Buffalo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add 1/2 cup sugar; cook and stir over high heat until sugar is dissolved. Meanwhile, place cardamom and remaining sugar in a large bowl; set aside., Reduce heat to medium; add the cashews, peanuts and pecans to butter mixture. Cook and stir until nuts are toasted, about 3 minutes. Add hot nuts to reserved cardamom mixture; toss to coat. Spread on foil to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.