SWEET AND SPICY PECANS

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup warm water until sugar dissolves. Add pecans and soak 10 minutes. Drain, discarding syrup. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar, chili powder and red pepper. Add pecans, tossing to coat. Place pecans on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once.