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Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nuts

Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nuts That Will Wow Your Guests

These Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nuts combine sweet and spicy flavors, making them the perfect snack or gift for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nut Mixture
  • 1 cup Pecans can substitute with walnuts or macadamias
  • 1 cup Cashews can substitute with hazelnuts
  • 1 cup Almonds can substitute with peanuts or pistachios
For the Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with white sugar
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
For the Chocolate Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder can use unsweetened or dark cocoa
For the Spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper can omit for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg
For Overall Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt preferably kosher or sea salt
For Binding
  • 1 large Egg White or replace with aquafaba
  • 1 tablespoon Water essential for foaming

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until frothy, then add pecans, cashews, and almonds, coating them.
  4. Fold the spice mixture gently into the nut and egg white mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for a total of 20 minutes, stirring halfway through for even roasting.
  7. Allow the nuts to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a serving bowl or container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These spiced nuts make a great gift and can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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