Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans

 
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Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans
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Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 14 min
Skill Level: Beginner Beginner

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces
  • 1 tablespoon HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/8 t0 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
 

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. 1-1/2 cups coated pecans.
 
Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans
5-Star Rating
(1 rating)

Rate/Review Recipe
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 14 min
Skill Level: Beginner Beginner
 

Reviews

dgardner6029

5-Star Rating

Reviewer: dgardner6029

This sounds like a joy to eat. Can't wait to try this recipe for the holidays and watch my guests eat their hearts out!

Reviewed: Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans
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