REC: Holy Mole Pecans
* Exported from MasterCook *
Holy Mole Pecans
Recipe By :Boston Globe and "Party Nuts"
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Appetizers Tried & True
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 Large Egg White
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Pecan Halves -- raw
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder -- see notes
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
Preheat oven to 225°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place egg white in a large stainless steel bowl and whip until frothy. Whip in the vanilla, then gently add the pecans and toss until completely coated with the mixture.
Place the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and toss well to combine.
Add the sugar mixture to the pecans, a quarter at a time, and very gently toss until the nuts are well coated.
Transfer pecans to the prepared pan and arrange in a single layer. Try not to let the pecans touch each other.
Place the pan in the oven and cook undisturbed for 30 minutes. Then gently turn the nuts every 15 minutes until the coating is lightly colored and dried out, about 1 hour and 15 minutes total.
Remove the pan from the oven, immediately loosen the nuts with a metal spatula, and set aside to cool before serving.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 250 Calories; 18g Fat (62.6% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 129mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : Ancho chile powder is quite mild and gives the nuts just a hint of heat.
I used chimayo chile powder, and the nuts were not overly spicy, but very tasty.
Cayenne would give you a zippy nut!