Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts

As of now, this is the perfect roasted nuts recipe. It's simultaneously salty, sweet, spicy, and crunchy. The nuts don't need to be raw -- in fact they probably should already be roasted. Got this recipe from, where else, Fine Cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. mixed unsalted almonds, pecans, and cashews
• 1-1/2 Tbs. light brown sugar
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder
• Kosher salt
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Spread the nuts on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast until they start to brown, about 10 minutes.
2. While the nuts are roasting, combine the sugar, thyme, chipotle powder, and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Transfer the nuts to a large bowl, add the butter, and toss well. Add the sugar mixture and toss again to coat evenly. Season with more salt to taste, transfer to small bowls, and serve while still warm. (These are also good at room temperature and will keep in an airtight container for at least 3 days.)

Serves 6-8. Eat them all.