Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts

Name: Contest-Winning Sugar 'n' Spice Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 large egg white; 1 cup salted cashews; 1 cup pecan halves; 1 cup dry roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup dried cranberries

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 3-1/2 cups.

My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe during the holidays. And tucked in colorful tins, it makes a handy last-minute gift idea for busy hostesses or drop-in visitors. —Joan Klinefelter, Utica, Illinois

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large egg white
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk egg white; add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 300° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 211 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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