Honey Sesame Cashews (Printable)

Sweet honey-glazed cashews with toasted sesame seeds. Crunchy, lightly salted, and ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

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 -
  • The way honey caramelizes around the nuts creates this perfect candy-like crunch that's impossible to stop eating
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy gourmet shop
  • The sesame seeds add this nutty fragrance that fills your entire kitchen
02 -
  • The honey goes from perfectly caramelized to burnt in the blink of an eye, so keep a close eye during those last few minutes
  • The cashews might feel slightly soft when they first come out of the oven but they crisp up beautifully as they cool
  • Stirring halfway through is non-negotiable for even cooking and preventing any burnt spots
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for cleanup that takes literally seconds
  • If the glaze thickens too much while coating, add just a tiny splash more water
  • Use coconut oil instead of butter to make them dairy-free

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