Description
Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts are a magical-inspired sweet and spicy snack with a caramelized glaze, warm spices, and a touch of heat. Crunchy, addictive, and whimsical, they make the perfect holiday treat, party snack, or edible gift straight out of the wizarding world.
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans, or walnuts)
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or chili powder, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Add nuts and toss until well coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Pour over nuts and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before breaking apart and serving.
Notes
- Add vanilla extract to the glaze for extra sweetness.
- Increase cayenne or add crushed red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Use only almonds or pecans for a more uniform batch.
- Dust with edible glitter or colored sugar for a festive, magical look.
- To restore crunch, reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fantasy-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
