Spiced-Up Nuts

• 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ginger powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt (can use a bit less)
• 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder (you can use chili powder in place of chipotle powder)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 egg whites
• 4 cups whole pecans
• 4 cups whole almonds
• 4 cups cashews
• 13 cup sugar (can use more)
• 1 cup crystallized ginger (matchstick-size)

1. Set oven to 225 degrees.
2. Prepare two non-stick baking pans, or line with parchment paper if you do not have a non-stick pan.
3. In a small bowl whisk together the first 7 ingredients.
4. In a large bowl whisk together the egg whites until foamy, then add/whisk in the spice mixture.
5. Add in all the nuts; toss to coat.
6. Sprinkle the sugar over and toss to coat.
7. Divide the nuts between two baking sheets in a single layer.
8. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes OR until the nuts are toasted and the coating is dry (stirring about every 15-20 minutes).
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more salt if desired.
10. Transfer the nuts to a large bowl and mix in the crystallized ginger; cool completely.

spice powder, cinnamon, ginger powder, cumin, salt, chipotle powder, garlic, egg whites, pecans, whole almonds, cashews, sugar, ginger

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-up-nuts-143966 (may not work)