4 cups unsalted mixed nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and/or pepitas)
1 T. sea salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
1 t. garlic powder
2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
2 T. brown sugar, tightly packed
2 T. real maple syrup
2 T. unsalted butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Mix seasonings in a small bowl. Add melted butter and maple syrup and mix well.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss until nuts are completely coated and all seasonings are evenly distributed.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil sprayed with cooking spray.
Spread nuts onto baking sheet into a single layer. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes before stirring nuts to ensure they are evenly toasting. Continue baking for another 8 – 10 minutes or until nuts are a nice golden brown. Watch closely in final minutes, however, to ensure the nuts do not overcook.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional sea salt or other seasonings, if desired.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.