Sweet-and-Spicy Pecans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 1 cup pecan halves 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• 1 cup warm water 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

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