Spicy Mixed Nuts

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 egg whites
• 2 cups pecans (halves)
• 2 cups walnuts (halves and pieces)
• 2 cups cashews
• 1/4 cup sugar

Recipe

• 1 stir the first seven ingredients in a small bowl.
• 2 beat egg whites in large bowl until frothy.
• 3 whisk in the spice mixture.
• 4 add the nuts and toss to coat.
• 5 sprinkle sugar over and toss to coat completely.
• 6 arrange nuts on parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
• 7 bake at 225f until nuts are toasted and coating is dry, for about 1 hour 20 mins (stir every 20 mins).
• 8 sprinkle nuts with salt to taste, if desired.
• 9 store airtight at room temp for up to a week.
• 10 note: i've used peanuts instead of cashews with good results.
• 11 and pistachios taste really yummy too.