Pecans are heart-healthy, contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals and contribute to your daily intake of fiber and protein. And they’re a delicious snack, especially in this recipe.

Butter Toasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk the pumpkin pie spice, cayenne pepper, salt and powdered sugar together. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the pecans and stir to coat in the butter.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and darkened in color – 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the spice mixture over the pecans. Stir to coat.
• Spread the pecans onto a rimmed baking sheet to cool.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”

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