Sugar Pecans
Sugar Pecans are the ultimate sweet and crunchy snack made with just a handful of pantry staples. Coated in cinnamon-spiced sugar and baked to golden perfection, these easy candied pecans are perfect for gifting, topping salads, or enjoying by the handful. Ready in just 35 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings (about ¼ cup each)
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour melted butter onto a baking sheet and spread to coat evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss until fully coated in the sugar mixture.
- Spread the coated pecans evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Spiced Variation: Add a pinch of cloves, nutmeg, or ginger for extra warmth.
- Sweet & Spicy: Stir in cayenne or chili powder for a kick.
- Vanilla Flavor: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg white mixture.
- Natural Sweetener: Use coconut sugar as a refined sugar substitute.
- Maple Twist: Replace some sugar with maple syrup for a stickier coating and reduce egg whites slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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