Roasted Chili Hazelnuts

2 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups whole hazelnuts (about 9 ounces)
Dash of salt

Melt butter in saucepan; stir in chili powder and salt, then add nuts and toss and stir to coat evenly. Turn the mixture out onto a shallow baking pan. Bake at 275 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool, then store in airtight container.

Yields about 2 cups.

You might also like: