CurvyMama Pies' Sweet & Sexy Pecans
CurvyMama Pies
An addictive pecan snack that blends sweetness and heat.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
- 2 lbs. pecan halves
- 2 egg whites beaten until frothy
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. ground cloves
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. chipotle chile powder
- 1 ½ tsp. Kosher salt
Preheat oven to 325.
In a small bowl, mix the sugars, spices and salt, stirring with a fork to remove lumps.
Pour the pecans into a large bowl. Add the beaten egg whites and stir to coat.
Add the sugar-spice mixture and stir to coat evenly.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on two lightly buttered baking sheets.
Bake about 30 minutes, stirring once at the 15-minute mark.
Let cool on baking sheets. Use spatula to scrape cooled, candied pecans off the baking sheets.