Sweet-and-Spicy Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced almonds or pecan pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Stir together almonds and butter in a small bowl. Combine sugar and next 4 ingredients; sprinkle over almonds, tossing to coat. Spread on a lightly greased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Store in an airtight container.