Candy Coated Pecans
Transform your favorite fall treat into a crave-worthy snack with these irresistibly easy Candy Coated Pecans! Sweet, crunchy, and kissed with warm cinnamon spice, this recipe combines buttery pecan halves with a delightful blend of sugar, vanilla, and egg white for a perfectly crisp coating. Ready in under an hour with just 10 minutes of prep, these cinnamon sugar pecans fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma as they bake to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gifts, party snacks, or as a topping for salads and desserts, these homemade candied nuts are a versatile, crowd-pleasing treat. Plus, they stay fresh for weeks, making them an ideal make-ahead option for festive occasions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg white and vanilla extract together until frothy but not stiff.
Add the pecan halves to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the egg white mixture.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the candy coated pecans to an airtight container for storage. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.2 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1235 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
