Tex-Mex Party Nuts

Tex-Mex Party Nuts

These make a great gift and they are pretty quick to make.  I like to use the Planter Deluxe Pistachio mix that includes cashews and almonds.
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9.5 to 11.5 oz. can salted mixed nuts
  • 1 Tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red caynne pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°.      
  • In a medium bowl, mix nuts and butter until nuts are coated.
  •  In a small bowl mix the remaining ingredients except sugar, sprinkle over nuts.  Stir until nuts are completely coated.
  • Spread in single layer in 15" x 10" x 1" pan.  Bake uncovered for about 10 minutes or until nuts are toasted.
  • Return to medium bowl.  While nuts are still hot, sprinkle with sugar and toss to coat.
  • Cool completely, about 1 hour.  Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Recipe from Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook.