Written by adam on Jan 29, 2007
Cocoa Candied Pecans
Needing a quick dessert slash snack food this evening, I pulled this recipe out of my hat. It's way too easy to make, and it could be a great snack food for your super bowl party this weekend. The addition of cocoa powder gives this basic sugary pecan a heavenly twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves and pieces
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 TBSP cocoa powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a long cookie sheet or baking pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl sift together the cocoa powder and sugar.
Put the pecans in a large colander or strainer and run it under cold water. Stir the pieces around to coat them well. Turn off water and shake off any excess. Transfer the pecans to a large bowl.
Slowly mix the sugar mixture into the pecans, turning them over constantly until the pecans are sticky or all the sugar mixture is gone. Transfer the pecans to the baking pan, using a spatula to spread them out.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring them about ever 3 minutes. Be careful not to let them get too dark as that will turn them bitter.
Remove from oven, let cool, and enjoy.
Responses to "Cocoa Candied Pecans" ...
Sherilyn
These look great! I think they'd also be terrific as munchies during the holidays.
Nice blog!
Thanks for the great idea, I think I'll go make some right now. They look delicious!
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