Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe
Quickly make a big batch of this Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe to have on hand for the holiday season. Nosh on these easy roasted nuts for a snack, serve at a party, top desserts, or give as a Christmas food gift!
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pecans raw, whole (about 4 cups)
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Beat the egg white in a large bowl with a handheld mixer for 1-2 minutes, or until foamy. Add the vanilla and continue mixing for another 10 seconds.1 egg white, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Add the pecans to the foamy egg whites and toss until well coated.1 pound pecans
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans and toss until evenly coated.⅓ cup sugar, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread pecans evenly onto the sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the pecans are toasted and the sugar has begun to crystallize.
- Let cool to room temperature before serving or storing.
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Notes
- Eggs: Take some time to thoroughly whisk the egg whites so the cinnamon sugar mixture can stick to the pecans.
- Prep-Ahead: This recipe is great to make a few days before you need them.
- Storage: Keep the pecans in an airtight container for up to 1 to 2 weeks. Be sure to let them cool completely before storing so they don't stick. You can use a plastic storage container or Christmas tin. You can also refrigerate them to extend the shelf life up to 3-4 weeks. However, the taste and texture will be slightly affected if refrigerated.
- Freezing: You can freeze these pecans for up to 3 to 6 months, but the texture won’t be the same upon thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
