Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans

I have seriously mixed feelings about these Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans. I would like to give them a wholehearted endorsement, but I am unfortunately still recovering from the last time I made a batch. As soon as they came out of the oven, with their gorgeous mahogany color and fragrant aroma, I was hooked. I found myself hovering around the pan and nibbling them constantly. I ate them for pre-dinner snacks and post-dinner treats. It is safe to say that, except for the handful I used in another dessert, I ate the whole batch myself in a few days. So, although I love these crunchy, spicy devils, I have to warn you that unless you have a willpower of steel, or hate delicious candied nuts, you should exercise extreme caution around these pecans.

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Sweet Honey Nougat

Honey and nuts are a classic pairing that enliven this delicious nougat recipe.

Prep Time: 5?minutes

Cook Time: 25?minutes

Total Time: 30?minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup nuts (of your choice), finely chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-1/3 cup marshmallow cream or fluff
• 1-1/2 tbsp shortening
• 6 tbsp powdered sugar

Preparation:

1. Prepare a square 8-inch pan by lining it with foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine the sugar, honey, corn syrup, and water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to 270 degrees.

3. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

4. Add the marshmallow cream and shortening, and beat with a hand blender or stir vigorously with a spoon until well mixed.

5. Stir in the powdered sugar and the chopped nuts.

6. Pour into the prepared pan and allow to set at room temperature overnight.

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