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Hot and Spicy Pecans

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Make this delicious and easy appetizer recipe and store it in a tighly covered container for the holidays.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1-2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder and mix well. Stir in the pecans and mix gently. Then sprinkle chili powder over all and gently toss to coat.

Spread the coated pecans on a medium baking sheet, and bake for 25-30 minutes at 300 degrees F, stirring every 10 minutes, until the pecans are toasted. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, then cool completely before storing. Store tightly covered in cool place for 3-4 days. 16 servings

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