Spices Mayan Chocolate Coated Walnuts
Recipe by California Walnut Board
- Yield: 2-4 servings
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons butter
- 1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2cups California walnut halves
- 2tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
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In a large microwavable bowl, add butter, cayenne and cinnamon. Microwave on high until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Whisk ingredients together to combine. Add walnuts and stir to coat.
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Sprinkle with sugar and toss to coat walnuts. Pour mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in center of oven for about one hour at 250 degrees F, stirring about every 15 minutes, until walnuts are a deep golden color and toasted.
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Sift cocoa over warm walnuts. Let cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 470
- Glycemic Load 4
- Fat 43g
- Saturated Fat 6g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 22g
- Monounsaturated Fat 11g
- Cholesterol 15mg
- Sodium 50mg
- Potassium 360mg
- Carbohydrate 14g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 15g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Vitamin A 6%
- Vitamin C 2%
- Calcium 6%
- Iron 15%
