Utterly Addictive Spicy Nuts

• 2 cups Whole Almonds
• 2 cups Pecans
• 2 cups Cashews
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 teaspoons Ground Coriander
• 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 18 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 18 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 13 cups Water
• 13 cups Unbleached Cane Sugar

1. In a large bowl, place the almonds, pecans, and cashews, and toss to combine.
2. In a small bowl, place all of the spices, stir well to combine, and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, place the water and sugar, and bring the mixture to a boil to dissolve the sugar and form a simple syrup.
4. Continue to boil the simple syrup to the soft ball stage (240 degrees, use a candy thermometer).
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the spice mixture.
6. Pour the spiced simple syrup over the mixed nuts and toss well to thoroughly coat the nuts with the mixture.
7. Transfer the mixed nuts to a non-stick cookie sheet and spread them out to form a single layer.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant.
9. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and set nuts aside to cool.
10. Break the nuts into small pieces and store in an airtight container.

almonds, pecans, cashews, onion powder, chili powder, garlic, salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, water, sugar

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/utterly-addictive-spicy-nuts/ (may not work)