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How To Make Mexican Hot Cocoa Spiced Nuts
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One of our favorite holiday traditions is making and gifting spiced nuts. They're crunchy, sweet, spicy and addictive.
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The spice blend is made with white and brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa and cayenne pepper for a little tingle on the tongue.
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I use frothy whipped egg whites to coat the nuts. This keeps the spice mix on the nuts instead of on your hands while munching.
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Coat the nuts with egg whites until they're tacky, but not wet. Drain off any excess egg white or it will be goopy.
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Add the Mexican hot cocoa spice blend and toss to coat the nuts.
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They should be completely coated with the spices.
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Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet & cook.
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Flip the nuts halfway through cooking.
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Let the Mexican Hot Cocoa Spiced Nuts cool before packaging.
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Package in jars or gift bags for a fun holiday food gift.
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