Heat Things Up with Chipotle-Spiced Pecans

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You'd be nuts not to try it!
You'd be nuts not to try it!

Homemade spiced nuts are holiday treats welcomed by everyone. I make these every year and place them on my dining room table for guests to enjoy during parties, pot lucks and get-togethers. The spicy chipotle twist usually surprises their taste buds, but guests come back to devour more every time.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound pecan halves, unsalted
1/2 tablespoon olive oil

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.

2. In a medium bowl, combine honey, butter, chile powder and salt. Stir, mixing all ingredients.

3. Place pecan halves in a separate large bowl and add honey mixture. Toss to combine.

4. Brush cookie sheet with olive oil. Spread pecans evenly on pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Remove from oven and transfer nuts to a separate parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.

- By Ericka Sanchez

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