CINNAMON 'N' SPICE PECANS

Cinnamon 'n' Spice Pecans image

Originally, these crunchy nuts were used to top a salad, but I adjusted the recipe so they could stand on their own as a snack. Cayenne pepper gives them a little kick, making the nuts a fun party starter or hostess gift. - Terry Maly, Olathe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the butter, cinnamon, salt and cayenne. Stir in pecans until evenly coated. , Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until pecans are toasted, stirring every 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.