Name: Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 egg white; 3 cups unsalted pecans; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you like it HOT); 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Sweet and Spicy Pecans Recipe and Easy Holiday Entertaining Tips

I know you’re SUPER BUSY and I also know you want to get together with friends. Don’t let your busy schedule keep you from entertaining, use my easy holiday entertaining shortcuts to help you put together a festive and stress-less holiday party. Try my sweet and spicy pecans recipe and these easy holiday entertaining tips. A big spread of fruit, cheese, charcuterie, crackers and bread will keep your guests full with very little work on your part. I picked up a Cheese Tray while I was shopping. Packed full of a variety of cheeses- Pepper Jack, Asiago, Cheddar Jack and Extra Sharp Cheddar – everything is already cut into the perfect sized slices for snacking, It’s a perfect shortcut. Cream cheese topped with pepper jelly is another tasty and easy appetizer. Your guests can spread it on slices of baguette or serve it with fresh crisp veggies.

I made these delicious sweet and spicy pecans to snack on with my cheese and fruit tray but they also make a fantastic gift for your friends to take home. You can make this recipe up to a week in advance and keep them in an airtight container until party time. Here’s how you make them:

Beat an egg white for about a minute until foamy, toss the pecans in and stir to coat. Add your brown sugar, seasonings and spices.

2. Spread the nuts in one layer on a parchment lined sheet tray and bake at 250 degrees for 20-30 minutes. The complete printable recipe is below

3. Let the nuts cool completely and package them in small jars with lids. Decorate with colorful twine and CELEBRATE!

Stream a playlist of your favorite holiday songs, make a big bowl of punch and a DIY salad bar with lots of fresh greens and toppings like cheese, marinated artichokes, and olives and GET YOUR PARTY STARTED!

All I have to do is add some charcuterie and fruit to my cutting board and were ready to get the party started. Do you have any quick and easy entertaining shortcuts? Please share them in the comments below.