Cinnamon Vanilla Glazed Pecans or Walnuts

Sprinkle over salad. Also, a great hostess gift.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Yields: 2 Cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg white
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups pecan halves or 2  cups walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven 250°.
2. Mix sugar, cinnamon, red pepper (if using) and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl beat egg white and vanilla until foamy. Add nuts and stir to coat. Add spice mixture, toss to coat nuts evenly.
3. Spread nuts in single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.  (Tip:  line with foil for easy cleanup.).
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring after 30 minutes. Cool slightly and break apart. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.