Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans
Details
- Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Yields
- 1-1/2 cups
A candy-glazed pecan is a great thing to have when the winter comes around. The snack combines sweet and spicy with the delicious crunch of a roasted pecan. Our recipe calls for cayenne pepper for a kick and HERSHEY'S Cocoa to cool it down. You can also try this glaze for almonds or peanuts.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Bake Time
- 14 minutes
- Cool Time
- 1 hour
Ingredients
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1/4 cupsugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
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1 cupwater
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1-1/2 cupspecan halves or pieces
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1 TbspHERSHEY'S Cocoa
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3 to 4 tspschili powder
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1/4 tspcayenne powder
Step-By-Step Directions
1
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray shallow baking pan with vegetable oil 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 powder in medium bowl. Add pecans; toss until all the cocoa mixture coats the pecans. Spread coated pecans on prepared pan.
4
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until pecans start to glisten and appear dry. Stir occasionally while baking. Cool completely. Store in cool, dry place. Serve as a snack with beverages or sprinkle in salads.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 6 servingsServing size 1/4 cups (36g)Amount per servingCalories210% Daily Value*Total Fat 18g 23%Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 50mg 2%Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%Dietary Fiber 3g 11%Total Sugars 10gIncludes 9g Added Sugar 18%Protein 3gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 23mg 2%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 138mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
