Spiced Holiday Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. shelled whole almonds or pecans
1 Tbsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
In a bowl, mix cumin, chili powder, curry powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, ginger and cinnamon. Set aside.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
Add spice mixture and mix well.
Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Place nuts in a bowl.
Scrape spice mixture onto nuts and toss well. Spread nuts in one layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. If desired, sprinkle with salt.
Cool for 2 hours. Store in airtight container.