Feej's Sweet & Spicy Chipotle Nuts

Feej's Note:

I like to have snacks with me when I'm with friends. This was inspired by several other nut recipes I have tried over the years. I use whatever whole nuts I have on hand. My favorites are pecans & almonds.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 0.5 cup

• 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg white
• 6 cups nuts (almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, peanuts)

Directions:

1. Beat egg white until stiff peaks.
2. Drizzle honey into the egg whites while still mixing.
3. In a separate bowl, mix chipotle powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper & sugar together.
4. Mix all 6 cups of your favorite nuts in the egg white - honey mixture until well coated.
5. Pour spice mixture over the nuts & mix until well combined.
6. Pour nuts into pan, spreading evenly & bake in 350 oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden and fragrant. You will want to stir the nuts a couple of times, about every 7 minutes.
7. Remove from pan & allow to cool.

Reviews

[Red Lab No.27]

I love these nuts! They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. These make great gifts for the holidays! Also, if this is your first time making these, I recommend lining your pans with parchment paper. Additional tips and photos can be found on my cooking blog: http://redlab27.alissahebert.com/2011/12/sweet-spicy-nuts.html

[Kimmie Kooks]

I have made this twice now and both times they dissapear. I followed the directions without making any changes and they are great. I will be making these for gifts next year

[Chef #315128]

imade these the oyjer day for my family to try them out as gifts. well they're all gone.