Sweet and Spicy Nuts

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground chipotle powder
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 c. shelled walnuts
1 c. pecans halves
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. water
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce


Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices; set aside.  In a large heavy skillet, melt butter.  Add walnuts and pecans; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes.


Sprinkle with spice mixture.  Add the brown sugar, water, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.  Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted.  Spread on foil to cool.  Store in an airtight container.