Spiced Pecans
rec.food.recipes/Cheryl Miller/1996
Makes 1 2/3 cups

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
dash of Tabasco
1 2/3 cups pecans (6 ounces)

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Melt butter in a heavy small saucepan over low heat. Mix in salt, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and hot pepper sauce.

Place pecans in a medium bowl. Pour butter mixture over, toss thoroughly. Spread out nuts on heavy large baking sheet.

Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.