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Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Irresistibly Crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Pecans for Sweet Snacking

These Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are a delightful, crunchy snack perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nuts
  • 2 cups Pecans or almonds
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 large Egg White or aquafaba for vegan option
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Water
Optional Serving Ideas
  • 1 jar Sealable jars for gifting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ziplock Bag
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (121°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a ziplock bag, add sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Seal and shake to combine.
  3. Whisk together egg white, vanilla extract, and water until frothy—about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add pecans (or almonds) into the bowl with the frothy egg mixture and stir to coat.
  5. Transfer coated nuts into the ziplock bag and shake until evenly coated with sugar mixture.
  6. Spread the nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet for even roasting.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Bake thawed pecans at 250°F for 10 minutes to restore crunch.

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