Spicy Orange Pecans

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. grated orange zest (thinnest, colored part of peel only)
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 cups pecan halves


Sift together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Stir in orange zest. In a separate bowl, blend egg whites with orange juice. Stir pecans into egg-white mixture, coating each completely. Drain thoroughly, then roll in sugar mixture to coat well. Spread on cookie sheet; do not let pecans touch. Bake at 250° 20 to 25 minutes or until dry. Cool before storing in covered container. You can substitute walnuts, if you prefer.