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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Mexican-Style

Source: Farm JournalYields about 1 cup.1 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons melted butter
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Cayenne pepper, to tasteRinse seeds and remove any fibers. Blot dry. Toss them with melted butter and spread the on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt, then toss them with remaining seasonings.Return to the cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees F, until the seeds are golden brown and crisp.Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Sweet and spicy pecans
Sweet and Spicy PecansMakes about 3 cups.1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1 to 2 teaspoons ground chipotle chiles 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups pecan halves Combine sugar, water, ground chiles and salt in saucepan and cook over medium heat until syrup spins a thre (Upload by user)

Honey glazed nuts
Honey Glazed Nuts4 cups whole blanched almonds1/4 cup honey2 teaspoons cinnamonGrated zest of 1 orangePreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Toss all the ingredients together. Transfer almonds to a greased baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring oc (Upload by user)

Maple-glazed walnuts
Maple Glazed Walnuts1/2 cup maple syrup1 teaspoon cinnamon1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups walnuts In an iron skillet or saucepan, stir together syrup, cinnamon, butter, and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture bec (Upload by user)

Cinnamon-roasted almonds
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds1 egg white1 teaspoon cold water4 cups almonds1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonPreheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease one 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan.Lightly beat the egg white; (Upload by user)

Fire dust peanuts
Fire Dust PeanutsVery quick and very easy. I like to put out a bowl of these when I do Asian themed dinners.1 pound honey roasted peanuts (or any    other honey roasted nut/mixed nuts)1 tablespoon five spice powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt to taste (opt (Upload by user)

Coffee candied nuts
Coffee Candied Nuts1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon corn syrup1/2 cup strong coffee2 1/2 cups unbroken halves of nutsIn a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup and coffee and boil to soft ball stage; 240 degrees F. Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir gently until crea (Upload by user)

Turkish spiced walnuts
Turkish Spiced Walnuts 3 tablespoons oil6 green onions, minced1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons cumin1 tablespoon cinnamon1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepp (Upload by user)

Orange spiced almonds
Orange Spiced Almonds 1 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon allspice1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 cup orange juice2 cups whole blanched almondsLine cookie sheet with foil; grease. In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except almonds (Upload by user)

Savory cocktail almonds
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Penuche covered nuts
Penuche Covered Nuts1 box dark brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon light Karo syrup1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups nut halves Cook sugars, milk, syrup and salt to soft ball st (Upload by user)
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Pumpkin seed snack
Pumpkin Seed Snack3/4 cup fresh pumpkin seeds6 tablespoons butter4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon seasoned salt2 cups bite sized toasted rice cereal1 cup bite sized toasted wheat cereal1 (3 ounce) can fried chow mein noodles3/4 cup salted nuts (Upload by user)
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Jalapeno almonds
Jalapeno AlmondsSource: The Almond Board of California 1/4 cup salted butter or margarine 1/3 cup Tabasco jalapeno pepper sauce 1 tablespoon Tabasco pepper sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon (Upload by user)
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Trailblazing peanuts
Trailblazing PeanutsSource: Texas Peanut Producers1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts (about 1 pound) Combine dry ingredients; mix well and set aside. Place peanuts in a microwavable dish. Microwave on (Upload by user)
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Tabasco almonds
Tabasco Almonds2 cups raw whole almonds, blanched or skin on2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce (any variety)2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 1/2 teaspoons (Upload by user)
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Butter rum cashews
Butter Rum Cashews1 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup rum2 cups cashews, whole and unsalted2 ounces butterGenerously oil a baking sheet and set aside.Bring the sugar and rum to boil in a saucepan. Cook for 3 minutes, until candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F. Remove (Upload by user)
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Candy coated nuts
Candy Coated Nuts1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups walnut or pecan halvesCombine sugars and sour cream; cook to soft ball stage (236 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat, then add v (Upload by user)
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