Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper

Instructions

1. Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup warm water until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add pecan halves and soak 10 minutes.
3. Drain, discarding the sugar mixture.
4. Combine 2 Tbsp sugar, chili powder, and red pepper; add the pecans, tossing to coat.
5. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until pecans are golden brown, stirring once.