SPICY COCOA GLAZED PECANS
The original of this slightly tweaked recipe comes from the Dec 2006 cookbooklet, Best Recipes, Hershey's Holiday Favorites. Preparation time does not include the time needed for the finished nuts to cool completely.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then use a vegetable oil spray to lightly coat a large but shallow baking sheet.
- In a bowl combine the 1/2 cup of sugar & the warm water, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add pecans & let soak 10 minutes before draining & discarding the water.
- In a large bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup of sugar, cocoa, chili powder & cayenne pepper.
- Add pecans to this spicy cocoa mixture & toss until all the cocoa mixture coats the pecans, then spread the nuts evenly on the prepared pan.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until pecans start to glisten & appear dry, stirring several times while baking.
- Remove from the oven & let the baking sheet cool completely on a wire rack.
- Store nuts in a tightly covered container, placed in a cool, dry spot.
- Serve as a snack, with beverages, or sprinkle in salads.
SPICY COCOA-GLAZED PECANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Lightly spray shallow baking pan with non-stick vegetable spray. Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and warm water. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add pecans; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain water and discard.
- Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cocoa, chili powder and cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Add pecans and toss until all cocoa mixture coats pecans. Spread coated pecans on prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until pecans start to glisten and appear dry. Stir occasionally while baking. Cool completely. Store in cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SPICY COCOA-GLAZED PECANS
I've bought pecans glazed in various flavors in the past. Now I know how to make them. I like having glazed nuts on hand for the holidays. I think the cocoa and chili powder combo will really rock.
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
- 2. Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and warm water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add pecans; let soak 10 minutes. Drain water and discard.
- 3. Stir together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cocoa, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Add pecans; toss until all cocoa mixture coats pecans. Spread coated pecans onto prepared pan.
- 4. Bake 10-15 minutes or until pecans start to glisten and appear dry. Stir occasionally while baking. Cool completely. Store in a cool, dry place. Great as a snack with beverages, as an appetizer, or sprinkle on salads.
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