Cinnamon Sugar Pecans – Sweet and Crunchy
Sweet, crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Pecans made with toasted pecans, warm cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla. An easy holiday snack that's perfect for parties, gifting, salads, desserts, and everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- 4 cups raw pecan halves
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix the Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
- Whisk the Egg White: Add the egg white to a separate bowl and whisk until lightly frothy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Coat the Pecans: Add the pecan halves to the egg-white mixture. Toss gently until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the coated pecans. Toss until each pecan is covered with the sweet cinnamon mixture.
- Arrange on the Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pecans across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Leave a little space between the pecans for even baking.
- Bake: Bake for about 25–30 minutes, stirring the pecans every 10 minutes. Continue baking until they are fragrant, lightly browned, and the coating looks crisp.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will become crunchier as the pecans cool.
- Serve: Once completely cooled, gently separate any pecans that have stuck together. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use raw, unsalted pecans for the best balance of sweetness and flavor.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer so they roast evenly.
- Stir the pecans during baking to prevent the sugar coating from burning.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely before storing; the coating becomes crunchier as it cools.
- For a deeper flavor, replace a small portion of the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
- Store completely cooled pecans in an airtight container.
- These cinnamon sugar pecans are perfect for holiday parties, Christmas gift baskets, snack boards, salads, ice cream, oatmeal, and desserts.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 14 g
- Added Sugars: 8 g
- Protein: 4 g