Sweet Chipotle Pecans

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By Ericka Sanchez

Prep Time:

101m

Bake/Cook Time:

12m

Yield:

2 cups

Smokey and with just the right touch of sugar and spice, these Sweet Chipotle Pecans make a great gift for the holidays and the perfect spicy snack when you have a craving for something with a kick to it. Omit cayenne pepper for a milder flavor.

Ahumadas y con el toque perfecto de dulzura, estas deliciosas nueces con chile chipotle son un lindo gesto como regalo para fiestas y el refrigerio picante adecuado cuando tienes un antojo. Omite la cayena para darle un sabor menos picante.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups raw pecan halves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Set oven rack to middle position.
Whisk together sugar, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, salt ,and water. Fold in pecans to coat evenly.
Pour pecans on lined baking sheet, arranging them into a single layer with a spoon so they are evenly spread out.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the caramel is a dark brown, but not burned.
Remove from oven and immediately slide off parchment paper sheet with pecans onto a cooling surface. Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
If any pecans are clustered together, break them apart. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.

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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Ericka Sanchez @nibblesandfeasts.

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