Tex-Mex Party Nuts

 

1

can (9.5 to 11.5 oz) salted mixed nuts

1

tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

2

teaspoons chili powder

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1/2

teaspoon onion powder

1/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

2

tablespoons sugar

• 1 Heat oven to 300°F. In medium bowl, mix nuts and butter until nuts are coated. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except sugar; sprinkle over nuts. Stir until nuts are completely coated. Spread in single layer in 15x10x1-inch pan.
• 2 Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Return to medium bowl. While nuts are still hot, sprinkle with sugar and toss to coat.
• 3 Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 weeks.