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Certifiably Nuts

 

Mixed premium nuts with two sugars, cinnamon and cayenne!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb whole cashews
  • 12 oz almonds
  • 12 oz pecans
  • 6 oz pistachios – shelled
  • 12 oz macadamia
  • 2 extra large egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar – packed
  • 21/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 TBL salt

Instructions

  1. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 325
  2. Mix the nuts and separately whisk all the sugar and spice together
  3. Separate the egg whites and beat in a mixer on high speed until they are stiff
  4. Fold in half the egg whites and sprinkle in half the sugar/spice mix
  5. Gently fold in the remaining egg white and sugar/spice mix until homogenous
  6. Spread the nuts evenly onto the 2 baking sheet
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, remove and turn them over
  8. Return to oven and bake for 8 more minutes, remove and turn them again
  9. Bake for 5 more minutes, remove from oven and let cool
  10. Break apart any that are stuck together and store in an airtight container until ready to serve