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Candied Pecans (Easy, Sweet & Crunchy Recipe)

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These candied pecans are perfectly sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make. Coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture and baked until golden, this easy candied pecans recipe is perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to salads and desserts.
If you’re looking for a quick homemade candied nuts recipe that’s full of flavor and texture, these roasted pecans are a must-try.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar or splenda
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees
  2. Mix together the brown sugar, white sugar (or splenda), cinnamon and salt. Mix everything together until it's all blended. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until frothy.4. Add the pecans to the egg mixture and mix until they are completely coated.
  4. Pour the pecans into a zip lock and then add the sugar mixture. Mix until all of the pecans are coated.
  5. * You can just add the pecans to the bowl with the sugar mix but the ziplock bad is less messy.
  6. Pour the pecans onto the greased baking sheet, or use a silicone baking mat and spread them out evenly.7. Bake for 1 hour, flipping every 15 minutes.
  7. Let them cool completely before you enjoy.

Notes

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Candied Pecans

  • Sweet, crunchy, and perfectly spiced
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for snacks, salads, or desserts
  • Great for gifting during the holidays
  • Customizable with different flavors

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