They're a hit!

I made a double batch of the Sugar and Spice Nuts.  They're really quite delicious.  I'm going to add a bit more sugar and pepper to the next batch which I'll make today.  The other ones are all packaged up in cello bags.  I added one of those crystal snowflake decorations that I had made and a big red bow.  They look great.

Here's the recipe:

Sugar and Spice Nuts

Makes: 3 cups

Cooking Time:20 min

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1 egg white, beaten slightly
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine cashews, pecans, and peanuts. Add egg white and toss to coat nuts evenly.
   
3. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and ground red pepper; mix well then add to nut mixture. Stir until nuts are well coated then spread nuts onto baking sheet in a single layer.
   
4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly toasted, stirring halfway through cooking time. Let cool.
   
5. Mix dried cranberries into nuts; serve immediately, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.