Kentucky Christmas Pecans
Indulge in the warm, festive flavors of *Kentucky Christmas Pecans*, a holiday treat that combines Southern charm with a touch of sophistication. This easy, oven-baked recipe transforms buttery pecan halves into irresistible bites with a glossy coating of brown sugar, rich bourbon, fragrant vanilla, and holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly caramelized and seasoned with just a hint of salt, these pecans are crunchy, sweet, and oh-so-addictive. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re the ideal make-ahead snack for holiday parties or a thoughtful edible gift packaged in jars. Whether served as a holiday appetizer, a dessert topper, or festive munchies, these Kentucky Christmas Pecans are sure to be the highlight of your holiday season. Keywords: Kentucky Christmas Pecans, bourbon pecans recipe, holiday snack ideas, spiced pecans, edible holiday gifts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble lightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the pecan halves. Toss well to coat the pecans evenly in the mixture.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will become crisp as they cool.
Serve your Kentucky Christmas Pecans as a festive snack, or package them in holiday jars for gifts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.5 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1149 mg | 24% | |
*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.
