5.0 from 9 votes
Candied Pecans
This recipe for candied pecans only requires a few ingredients and makes the most deliciously sweet, cinnamon-flavored, crunchy nuts for snacking.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 (¼ cup each)
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup brown sugar $0.17
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar $0.12
- 1 tsp cinnamon $0.10
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 1 large egg, separated $0.09
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract $0.30
- 1 lb. pecan halves $5.60
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl, then stir them together until evenly combined.
- Separate the egg and place the egg white in a large bowl. Lightly whisk the egg white until it is frothy, then add the vanilla extract and briefly whisk again to combine.
- Add the pecans to the egg white mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the nuts and stir to coat again.
- Spread the coated nuts out onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the nuts in the preheated 350ºF for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Allow the nuts to cool completely before enjoying or storing for later.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16(¼ cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.