Spicy Cocktail Nuts

Submitted by greysangel

"Once you start nibbling, you can't stop!!! Foolproof recipe and delicious for a cocktail party."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
• 2 cups whole blanched almonds
• 2 cups hazelnuts
• 2 cups pecans
• 3⁄8 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with salt until very foamy and gradually beat in sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne.
3. Stir in nuts and butter, combining well, and spread in a large shallow baking pan.
4. Bake nuts in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30-40 minutes.
5. Spread nuts on a sheet of foil, and cool.
6. Break up nut clusters.