Description
Cinnamon Candied Pecans are a delectable treat that perfectly marries the rich crunch of pecans with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Ideal for snacking, enhancing desserts, or adding a festive flair to salads, these irresistible bites are sure to delight your taste buds. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up this delightful snack in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine pecans, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Add vanilla extract and mix again until well-distributed.
- Spread the pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg