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Easy Candied Pecans

These candied pecans are easy to make on the stovetop! No need to turn on the oven. Crunchy, sweet and the perfect little snack ready in under 10 minutes!

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup pecan halves (raw or toasted work)

Instructions

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  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or a silicone baking mat) and set aside.
  2. Add granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon and butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Mix to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved with the butter.
  4. Quickly add pecans to skillet and stir to fully coat the outside of the nuts.
  5. Transfer candied pecans to prepared baking sheet and let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Break apart and enjoy immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store on the counter.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6th of recipe Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 3mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6th of recipe
Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 3mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.