TOASTED CHILI PECANS

4 cups pecan halves (one pound)
3 tablespoons Kahlua
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Toss pecan halves, Kahlua, and vegetable oil until well-coated. Add chili powder, sugar, salt, and red pepper. Toss well.

Bake 25 minutes at 300 degree F turning frequently. Loosen nuts with spatula and cool in pan on rack.

Adapted from source: Central Market, Austin, TX