Crisp Spiced Nuts

I make up double batches of these delicious nuts during the holidays and for parties - they go very fast!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  large  egg whites
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups  blanched  whole almonds
• 1 1⁄2 cups hazelnuts
• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts or 1 1⁄2 cups pecans
• 6  tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 330F.
2. Beat whites with salt until 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 roasting pan.
4. Bake in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30-40 minutes.
5. Spread on foil and cool.
6. Break up nut clusters.
7. May be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.