Crunchy Chili and Brown Sugar Pecans

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This is an easy party appetizer or a friend and neighbor holiday gift. One word of caution tho- make plenty because they're positively addicting!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups raw pecan halves
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place pecans and melted butter in a large bowl and toss until nuts are well-coated.
4. Add remaining ingredients and toss again.
5. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
6. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, immediately loosen nuts with a metal spatula and set aside to cool before serving or placing in gift containers.
8. Makes 4 cups.

Reviews

[GeeWhiz]

Awesome! Wow! I had to force myself to stop munching on these. I used mild chili powder and 1/4t cayenne, just a perfect blend of sweet and hot.

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I realized I didn't have regular chili powder so I used adobo and it worked great, too.Only takes five minutes to get these nuts in the oven. Made these to add in Nantucket Bleu Spinach Salad Recipe #50875, which made it DIVINE. Roxygirl