Ingredients

  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
  • 1/2 cup golden brown sugar (Packed)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups walnut halves
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 cups whole almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add next 8 ingredients; stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
  • Add all nuts; stir until butter mixture coats nuts thickly, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread nut mixture in single layer on prepared sheet.
  • Bake until nuts are glazed and deep brown, stirring often, about 25 minutes.
  • Cool nuts completely on sheet, stirring occasionally.
  • (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.).
  • Makes 6 cups.