Jennifer Segal

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Pecans

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipes
Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook

By Jennifer Segal

Published 2018

  • About

These nuts are madly addictive. They’re perfect to serve with cocktails, toss over salads, or just keep around the house over the holidays. They also make a delicious homemade gift. The best part? You only need four simple ingredients to make them—and, if you start right now, you’ll be done in 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup [60 g] confectioners’ sugar
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F [180°C] and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a rimmed 13-by-18-in [33-by-46-cm] baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, salt, and cayenne.
  3. Add the pe