Spiced Party Nuts

One of our favorite gifts to give.  These are extremely addicting and your house will smell like the spice mixture for days after!

Spiced Party Nuts

Adapted from The New Basics Cookbook by Julie Russo and Sheila Lukins

Printable Recipe

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 cups shelled pecan halves

1 Tablespoon coarse (kosher) salt (optional)

Garlic salt (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. Mix the cumin, chili powder, curry powder , garlic salt, cayenne, ginger, and
cinnamon in a bowl.  Set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over low heat.  

    Add the spice mixture and stir well.  

    Simmer to mellow the flavors, 3 or 4 minutes.

4. Place the nuts in a mixing bowl, add the spice mixture, and toss well.  

    Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet (I use a jelly roll pan).  

    Bake for 15 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice.

5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and using a rubber spatula, 

    toss the nuts with any spices and oil that have accumulated on the 

    bottom of the pan.  

    Sprinkle with the coarse salt, and a bit more garlic salt if desired.  

    Let rest for 2 hours in a cool place.  Store in airtight jars.

Yield:  2 cups