Honey sesame cashews are a sweet and salty treat that's perfect for snacking. Whole cashews are coated in a thin layer of honey and toasted sesame seeds with a hint of heat from cayenne pepper.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (cashews will stick to an unlined baking sheet). Set aside.
In a bowl, combine honey, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add toasted sesame seeds and cashews, stirring until evenly coated.
Pour coated cashews onto lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake for about 15-18 minutes, Stirring once halfway through.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet before removing. Cashews will be sticky before cooling. Store in a sealed container at room temperature.
Notes
Baking sheet must be lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Honey coated cashews will stick to an unlined baking sheet.
Cashews can be substituted with peanuts, almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
Cayenne pepper can be omitted without affecting the recipe (it adds a slight heat that is not super spicy).
Store prepared cashews in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for 1 week or more.