Description
Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are a sweet, crunchy snack perfect for holiday treats or everyday enjoyment. Coated in a delicious blend of cinnamon, brown and granulated sugar, and baked to perfection, these pecans offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Nuts
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Beat Egg White Mixture: Use a hand mixer to beat the egg white and water together until stiff peaks form, ensuring the mixture is fluffy and thick enough to coat the pecans.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly into the beaten egg white mixture.
- Coat Pecans: Toss the whole pecans into the egg white mixture, stirring gently until each pecan is evenly coated.
- Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, mixing well to blend the flavors.
- Combine Sugar with Pecans: Pour the sugar mixture over the coated pecans and mix thoroughly to ensure the pecans are evenly covered with the cinnamon sugar.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the coated pecans to the prepared baking sheet in an even layer to bake evenly.
- Bake and Stir: Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully stir the pecans to promote even cooking and prevent burning.
- Final Bake: Continue baking for another 15 minutes until the pecans are crisp and the sugar coating is set.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the pecans cool on the foil, allowing the coating to harden and the nuts to become crunchy.
Notes
- If doubling the recipe, extend baking time by 10-15 minutes to ensure pecans are fully crisped.
- Using fresh whole pecans provides the best texture and flavor.
- Be careful when stirring pecans during baking to avoid breaking them.
- Store cooled pecans in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute vanilla extract with almond extract for a different flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
