Peppermint Cocoa Roasted Nuts

Do not leave yourself unattended with these SUPER addicting Peppermint Cocoa Roasted Nuts because they will be gone. Best for parties, cocoa lovers, and fridays at the office!
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Disclaimer: I am not to be blamed for any magic disappearing nuts. Don’t leave them out where people will find them, especially if you’re “saving” them. You’ve been warned.

It’s been requested by a very close friend that I make some spiced/roasted nuts. Because everyone likes them! So I sat down and brainstormed flavor combos. Here’s what I came up with before circling back around to the ultimate answer to all food related questions: ALWAYS CHOCOLATE.

cinnamon spice (maple?)
mint? cocoa powder
savory, lime chili pepper?

Then I was like, CHOCOLATE, ALWAYS CHOCOLATE. Glad I didn’t go with a savory version because apparently people don’t like that:

Here are some reasons you should make these nuts for your next gathering:

• They are probably the most addicting ‘snack’ on this entire website which is both bad and good. #dangeroussnacking
• These nuts are easy peasy to make – whisk an egg white, coat the nuts, add the sugar, spread on a baking sheet, and roast. DONE.
• They can be made way ahead and don’t have to be reheated or plugged in. The hostess will appreciate this.
• Let me repeat myself: CHOCOLATE, ALWAYS CHOCOLATE (or cocoa)
• I use peppermint extract to get a lingering hint of peppermint that doesn’t overpower your nostrils, but instead meshes perfectly with the cocoa sugar coating.

I think in the future I may experiment with some slightly healthier versions of roasted or spiced nuts, but for this recipe, I was just getting the hang of roasting nuts in general. Next time, I’d like to try honey, or even maple syrup! If you happen to be in the mood for some healthier spiced nut options, I’d like to point you in these directions:

• Chocolate Chai Roasted Almonds from The Simple Veganista (sweetened with maple syrup)
• Chocolate Honey Roasted Almonds from Amy’s Healthy Baking (sweetened with honey)
• Spiced Maple Roasted Nuts from The Viet Vegan (sweetened with maple syrup/raw cane sugar)
• Cinnamon and Honey Roasted Nuts from Paleo Grubs (sweetened with honey)

I’m sure there’s at least one version of spiced nuts that you will love. CHOCOLATE, ALWAYS CHOCOLATE. I mean, what else??

Here’s how mine come together: coat the nuts with whisked egg white, peppermint extract and vanilla (left), dump the sugar and spice right on top (right), and mix (bottom)!

After every nut is sufficiently coated with the egg white/sugar mixture, spread them all out on a baking sheet lined with a SilPat or parchment paper (but I seriously recommend the SilPat). Bake for around 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.

LAST STEP: Let them cool for at least 15 minutes. They’re soft and a little weird for the first solid 10 minutes out of the oven. So much so that I thought I had seriously failed the first time I made them. NUH UH. They harden as they cool. That’s like, a baking rule, right? YOU GOT THIS.

More tasty treats from Project Meal Plan:

• Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Brownies
• Fruit Sweetened Mini Pumpkin Pies
• Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Bread Squares

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