These are great to put out on tables for parties or just keep in the cabinet for a sweet snack.
2 lb. pecan or walnut halves 1 egg white 1 tsp. water 1 C. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cocoa Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat egg whites and water together. Stir in pecans and toss quickly. Mix together sugar, cinnamon, salt and cocoa. Pour over pecans and toss quickly. Pour pecans into a greased 9x14" baking pan. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Using spatula, loosen pecans immediately from the baking pan. Cool. Can be stored up to two weeks in an airtight container. Yield: 2 pounds