Hot & Spicy Mixed Nuts

Spicier than most I have tasted. A great party addition. Easy gift

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12-16
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  egg white (room temperature)
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter
• 4  teaspoons  good quality cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1⁄3 cups pecan halves
• 1 1⁄3 cups  whole almonds
• 1 1⁄3 cups walnuts

Directions

1. Heat oven to 250 degrees.
2. in medium bowl beat egg and water at high speed til stiff.
3. In small bowl combine melted butter, all spices, salt and peppers. Mix well.
4. Add nuts to egg mixture. Stir to coat well.
5. Add 1/2 spice mixture to nuts. Stir to coat.
6. Add remaining spice mixture. Stir till evenly coated.
7. Spread nuts evenly on cookie sheet that has been covered with aluminum foil.
8. Bake in oven for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
9. Remove from oven. Cool well before storing.