Delicious Holiday Gift ~ Sweet Hot Spiced Pecans

I love cooking for my friends, family and neighbors at holiday time. Here is one of my favorite gift foods to make and share. I got this recipe from Sunset Magazine several years ago. I love this recipe because it’s not too sweet and there’s a subtle spicy bite to it.  Wrapped up in pretty packaging, it makes the perfect gift for neighbors, coworkers or friends. 

Sweet-Hot Spiced Pecans

1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups pecan halves

In a bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Whisk in egg white and oil. Stir in pecan halves.

Line a baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Spread nuts in a single layer on baking sheet.   Bake in a 300 degree oven, stirring once until nuts are crisp and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.  Let cool about 5 minutes, then use a spatula to loosen nuts from pan; cool completely.

Share with those you love. Store airtight at room temperature up to two weeks (if they last that long). 

Do you have a special recipe you like to share with friends at the holidays?

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