Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans Recipe

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Spicy Cocoa Glazed Pecans
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then use a vegetable oil spray to lightly coat a large but shallow baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl combine the 1/2 cup of sugar & the warm water, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add pecans & let soak 10 minutes before draining & discarding the water.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup of sugar, cocoa, chili powder & cayenne pepper.
  5. Add pecans to this spicy cocoa mixture & toss until all the cocoa mixture coats the pecans, then spread the nuts evenly on the prepared pan.
  6. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until pecans start to glisten & appear dry, stirring several times while baking.
  7. Remove from the oven & let the baking sheet cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Store nuts in a tightly covered container, placed in a cool, dry spot.
  9. Serve as a snack, with beverages, or sprinkle in salads.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5784.44 Kcal (24218 kJ)
Calories from fat 4758.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 528.75g 813%
Sodium 429.8mg 18%
Potassium 3544.37mg 75%
Total Carbs 282.49g 94%
Sugars 199.09g 796%
Dietary Fiber 70.79g 283%
Protein 75.19g 150%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 24.3mg 135%
Calcium 652.8mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 419.21 Kcal (1755 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.32g 813%
Sodium 31.15mg 18%
Potassium 256.87mg 75%
Total Carbs 20.47g 94%
Sugars 14.43g 796%
Dietary Fiber 5.13g 283%
Protein 5.45g 150%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 13%
Iron 1.8mg 135%
Calcium 47.3mg 65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 159
    Points
  • 168
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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