Spicy Cocoa-Glazed Pecans

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Spicy Cocoa-Glazed Pecans

 

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1 cup warm water

1 1/2 cups pecan halves

1 tbsp dark cocoa powder

3 tsp chili powder

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

 

1. Preheat oven to 350F 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.

 

2. 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.

 

3. Stir occasionally while baking. Cool completely. Store in cool, dry place

for up to 2 weeks.