Friday, December 17, 2010

FFwD - Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Nuts



It's funny, isn't it, how the simple things are often the best. This week's French Fridays with Dorie selection, the sweet and spicy cocktail nuts, couldn't be simpler. You coat two cups of nuts with egg white, sugar and spices, set the coating in the oven, wait for the nuts to cool, and there you have it - one of the best snacks ever.

I made these for my Christmas boxes, but I am keeping the leftovers for me - these nuts are moorish and intoxicating. I would make these again in a heartbeat.

To check out what the other FFwD dare-devils made, go to the LYL link for 17 December at the FFwD website.
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20 comments:

  1. FinlaDecember 17, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    I always love sweet and spicy combo and this looks delightfully nostopping crunch.

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  2. yummychunkletDecember 17, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Your roasted nuts turned out so nicely coated! And, I love the colored ramekin. Very festive!

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  3. chocolatechicDecember 17, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    These were so fabulous I am speechless.

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  4. Conor @ Hold the BeefDecember 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    I'm a little too scared to make this recipe. I have visions of my housemate and I inhaling them so fast we both choke and die simultaneously.

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  5. KayteDecember 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    You make them look so pretty and festive. I have got to take myself in hand and get FFwD done over the weekend so I can just post them all at once, I think, yes, I do, that's the only way they are going to get done this month! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  6. Gloria BakerDecember 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    This look amazing! gloria

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  7. adeleDecember 17, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    These look dangerously good. :)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I wasn't quite sure about the sweet and spicy combo, but I should try these. They would be a great gift for friends.

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  9. JudyDecember 17, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    This is my favorite December recipe from FFwD. I plan to make more this weekend and give them as gifts.

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  10. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigellaDecember 17, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    These sound so moreish! And I just wanted to let you know that I'll get you the soft salted caramel recipe. I'm just away at the moment! :)

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  11. FlourchildDecember 18, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    These nuts rock and are so good to graze on all day long! They look scrumptious!!

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  12. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeDecember 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    I made mine for gifts, too! Everyone loved them :)

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  13. ElaineDecember 18, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    They look so pretty and I can't wait to make these since I have been reading everyone say how good they are! It will be nice to make something that doesn't take very long for next week.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Ha, love your description of them as 'moorish and intoxicating'. These were too fun to make!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 18, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    I have put off my christmas cooking until the last minute and I'm thinking you are onto something with the nuts for gifts. Well done!

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  16. KathyDecember 19, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    I also made these for a small Christmas party I hosted and they were a huge hit! Yours look great!

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  17. TeaLadyDecember 19, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    So many rave reviews I have to make these.

    Look just perfect for Christmas boxes.

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  18. Welcome to our crazy blessed lifeDecember 19, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    These look perfect! Glad you liked them! I was glad they were so easy!

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  19. IvyDecember 20, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    Wow, easy and delicious but I know I will not stop eating them if I make some.

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  20. LanaDecember 20, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I also made the cocktail nuts this week and ate them all!
    Must make again!
    Yours turned up pretty much like mine. I did separate each nut - it was worth it, although I would not have minded some brittle:)

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