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Candied Cinnamon Pecans
Crunchy and sweet Candied Cinnamon Pecans are a welcome treat anytime of year! Add these candied nuts to your holiday baking list or roast a batch whenever you need a tasty treat to share with loved ones.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pecan halves
- 2 large egg whites beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Beat egg whites with a whisk for a minute until frothy. Add sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Beat again. Fold in pecan halves until completely coated.
- Line a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour pecans onto parchment and bake in a 225 degree oven for one hour. Stir pecans ever 15 minutes.
- Remove and cool completely. ENJOY!
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Notes
- Storage: Place pecans in an airtight container at room temperature and store for up to one month.
- Substitutions: Use up to 2 lbs of a variety of nuts, including walnuts, almonds, and cashews for a nutty twist!
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
24g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24g | 141% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.