Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups California walnuts
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried Chipotle pepper (or use dried Cayenne pepper)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Whisk together the egg white(s) and vanilla.
  • Combine the brown sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, Chipotle pepper and salt in a processor and mix til thoroughly blended.
  • In a larger mixing bowl mix the egg white with the walnuts and mix well to coat the nuts.
  • Add the sugar and cocoa mixture into the walnuts and stir until the nuts are evenly coated.
  • Spread the nuts on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes; stirring every 15 minutes.