Spiced Nuts

2 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp salt
2/3 - 3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsps cayenne pepper

About 2 lbs nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts or a combination)
1/2 stick (4 Tbsps) unsalted butter, melted & cooled

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Beat whites and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer until very foamy. Gradually beat in sugar and spices. Stir in nuts and butter, combining well, and spread in a large shallow baking pan.

Bake nuts in middle of oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden, about 30 to 40 minutes. Spread nuts on a sheet of foil and cool. Break up nut clusters. Keep nuts in an airtight container at room temperature.