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Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nuts

Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nuts: A Sweet Holiday Treat

Enjoy a delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors with these Mexican Hot Chocolate Spiced Nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nuts
  • 1 cup Pecans Substitute with walnuts or macadamia for a twist.
  • 1 cup Cashews Can be replaced with almonds or peanuts if you prefer.
  • 1 cup Almonds Other nuts or seeds like sunflower seeds may also be used.
For the Spice Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used for a lighter sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Omit if you like it less sweet.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Substitute with dark cocoa for a more intense taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for less or more heat according to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg or pumpkin spice can be swapped for a different zest.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt for best results.
For Coating
  • 1 large Egg White Aquafaba or a flax egg are great alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Water This is not necessary if using an egg substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg white and water together until frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add your choice of nuts to the frothy egg white mixture and gently stir to evenly coat.
  5. Carefully fold the spice mixture into the nuts until every piece is well coated.
  6. Spread the coated nuts in a single layer across the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. After 10 minutes, remove the sheets from the oven, stir the nuts, and switch the positions of the baking sheets. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  8. Allow the nuts to cool completely on the sheets before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to keep your spiced nuts fresh for longer. Enjoy them within two weeks for the best flavor.

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