Honey Sesame Cashews (Printable Version)

Crunchy glazed cashews with honey and toasted sesame seeds for a sweet, savory snack.

# What You Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 2 cups raw cashews

→ Glaze

02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon water
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Coating

06 - 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
07 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Spread the sesame seeds on the baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3–4 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan, combine honey, butter, water, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Heat over medium-low until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add the cashews to the saucepan, stirring to coat evenly with the honey mixture.
05 - Spread the coated cashews on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until the cashews are golden and the glaze bubbles. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
07 - Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the cashews. Stir gently to coat.
08 - Let cool completely on the baking sheet; the cashews will crisp up as they cool. If desired, sprinkle with extra flaky sea salt before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These nuts disappear from party bowls faster than anything else I've ever served
  • The recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • They're incredibly addictive—the perfect sweet-and-salty combination that hits every craving
02 -
  • The honey glaze goes from perfect to burned in the final two minutes of baking—set a timer and trust your nose
  • These cashews must cool completely on the baking sheet, otherwise they'll stay sticky instead of becoming perfectly crisp
  • Stirring halfway through baking is non-negotiable unless you want some nuts burned and others undercooked
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula when stirring the glaze—honey sticks to wooden spoons like it's personally offended
  • If your honey has crystallized, warm the jar gently in a bowl of hot water before measuring
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for absolutely zero cleanup and easy removal of the cooled nuts

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