Roasted Chestnuts

These chestnuts are roasted in the oven, not over an open fire…but they're still a delicious holiday snack!

• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• salt to taste
• 1 pound chestnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut a 1/2 inch crisscross on the flat side of each nut. Be sure to cut through the shell to prevent the nut from exploding.

Step 3

Place the nuts in a shallow baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Allow to cool and peel off the shell.

Step 5

Place nuts in a skillet with butter and saute over high heat until the butter is melted and the chestnuts are well coated. Place skillet in oven and roast until they are golden on top. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.