Author Notes
Like a lot of my kitchen victories, this one is inspired by my mom. She’s been making these delicious pecans for years! I like to call them “Naughty & Nice Nuts” because it makes me laugh every time, but if you’re looking for something a little more G-rated, you can just go with “party pecans.” —My Stir Crazy Kitchen
Ingredients
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2-3
cups pecan halves
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1
egg white
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1
cup sugar
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1 1/2
tsp chili powder
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1 1/2
tsp coarse salt
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1
tsp red pepper flakes
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1
dash cayenne (adjust to your spice level)
Directions
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Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Add pecans and stir to coat with egg mixture.
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In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and spices and shake until mixed well.
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Pour sugar mixture over the pecans and stir until well coated.
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Spread on a cookie sheet in a thin layer.
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Bake at 325 for 30 minutes (stirring 1/2 way through baking time).
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Let cool and serve or store.
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