*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           CAJUN COCKTAIL NUTS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Gifts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   c            Melted butter
     1/3   c            Brown sugar
   3       tb           Worchestershire sauce
   3       ts           Chili powder
   6       ds           Tabasco sauce
   1       lb           Unsalted peanuts
   1       lb           Unsalted cashews *
   2       lb           Unsalted pecan halves *
                        Garlic powder
                        Black pepper
                        Salt
                        Paprika

  Recipe by: Maureen Sullivan
     * You may substitute the cashews and pecans for
  walnuts, almonds or any type of nuts you choose.
     Preheat oven to 275. MIx butter, brown sugar,
  Worchestershire, chili pwder and Tabasco together.
  Combine nuts in a large roasting pan and drizzle with
  the butter mixture. Stir to coat. Sprinkle mixture
  with remaining ingredients. Stir once again. Bake for
  45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Makes 4 pounds.
    These are a great appetizer.
    These nuts make a great gift for the holidays. Pack
  them in a decorative tin and store in a cool dry place.
 


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