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spiced pecans in a wooden bowl

Spiced Pecans

Course: Happy Hour
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Author: Megan
5 from 1 vote
Sweet and savory spiced pecans are the perfect snack! Make a batch for gift-giving or serve at your next tailgate party.
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 pound pecan halves about 4 cups
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
  • In a saute pan over medium-high heat, melt together butter and brown sugar, stirring to mix. Add pecans and stir well to coat.
  • Mix together spices and sprinkle over pecans. Stir well to distribute spices evenly, then stir in hot sauce, if using.
  • Spread pecans onto baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

Notes

  • Makes about 4 cups

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is an estimate based on online calculators and provided as a courtesy. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline only.

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