Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pecans are the perfect sweet glazed pecans for salads, dessert toppings, out of hand munching, holiday food gifts, and more! Sweet and salty, this easy candied pecan recipe is everyone’s favorite!
Holiday sweet treats are often times Christmas cookies or cookie bars but my weakness when it comes to holiday snacking has to be these Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pecans.
Who doesn’t love toasted pecans coated in a cinnamon and sugar?
There are some easy snack recipes that are so easy to make, it’s almost ridiculous that we don’t make them more often.
These candied pecans are just that… PAINFULLY easy to make and completely addictive to eat!
Trust me, when I say they are easy to make yourself, I mean hang on!!! … this recipe is fast, easy and has such over the top flavor that these candied pecans are about to be your new favorite must have crunchy munchy.
Yup… just made ‘crunchy munchy’ a real thing …
WHY THESE SUGAR COATED PECANS ARE THE BEST
Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pecans are my must have holiday snack and let me tell you how warm and comforting your house will smell when you are making these .. you will have every neighbor on your street knocking on your door!
- These candied pecans are made using just a handful of ingredients and a baking sheet. BOOM!
- Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pecans are perfect to add a bit of sweet crunch to your salads, perfect for just munching while you watch TV and HELLO!! .. can we say perfect present to share at the holidays???
- No, really… these make a great holiday gift idea or a thoughtful present ANY time of the year. Friends, family, teachers, your Amazon prime delivery guy (sorry about black Friday!)..
- These freeze beautifully so they are always on hand for salads, ice cream toppings and munching.
To make these Sugar Coated Pecans, you will need:
- Pecans
- Egg White
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt
HOW DO YOU MAKE CINNAMON SUGAR COATED PECANS?
Easy! To make these candied pecans, simply preheat your oven to 250 degrees and lightly butter or non-stick spray coat a large baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, add egg white and vanilla extract and using your highest mixer setting, beat until your egg white is frothy and light, approximately 5 minutes.
Once your egg white has been beaten, add you pecans to the bowl and mix until they are completely coated.
Mix together your sugar, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add your sugar mixture to the coated pecans and stir until the pecans are completely coated in the sugar.
Pour the cinnamon sugar pecans on your baking pan and spread out until in an even layer.
Bake for 60 minutes, stirring lightly every 15 – 20 minutes.
Remove from oven when done, let cool and move your Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pecans to an airtight storage container until ready to use.
PRO TIPS FOR PERFECT CANDIED PECANS
- These cinnamon sugar pecans are totally freezer friendly, so you can make a batch and freeze the rest to toss on salads, ice cream or enjoy as a sweet snack!
- These pecans make amazing gifts for family, friends and neighbors! Add a bow to a mason jar or share them in a decorative cellophane bag and give everyone an extra special treat this year!
- Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans will last about 3 weeks if stored in a sealed, airtight container
- Do not use parchment paper or foil on your baking pan. Bake these Sugar Pecans directly on the pan for them to toast perfectly.
- Add a sprinkle of cayenne to turn these sugar coated pecans into spicy candied pecans
HOW LONG DO CANDIED PECANS LAST?
Since these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans have already been roasted in the oven, they will last about 3 weeks if stored in a sealed, airtight container.
CAN I USE DIFFERENT NUTS?
Yes, this Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans recipe is not just for pecans, feel free to substitute the pecans with another nut of your choice.. walnuts, almonds and cashews are just a few ideas.
MORE EASY CANDY AND COOKIE RECIPES
- Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Cut Out Cookies
- Green Crinkle Cookies
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Soft Baked Orange Sugar Cookies
Enjoy!!
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Cinnamon Sugar Coated Pecans
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans, simply preheat your oven to 250 degrees and lightly butter or non-stick spray coat a large baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add egg white and vanilla extract and using your highest mixer setting, beat until your egg white is frothy and light, approximately 5 minutes. Once your egg white has been beaten, add you pecans to the bowl and mix until they are completely coated.
- Mix together your sugar, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add your sugar mixture to the coated pecans and stir until the pecans are completely coated in the sugar.
- Pour the cinnamon sugar pecans on to your baking pan and spread out until in an even layer. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring lightly every 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from oven when done, let cool and move your Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans to an airtight storage container until ready to use.
Notes
PRO TIPS FOR PERFECT CANDIED PECANS
- These cinnamon sugar pecans are totally freezer friendly, so you can make a batch and freeze the rest to toss on salads, ice cream or enjoy as a sweet snack!
- These pecans make amazing gifts for family, friends and neighbors! Add a bow to a mason jar or share them in a decorative cellophane bag and give everyone an extra special treat this year!
- Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans will last about 3 weeks if stored in a sealed, airtight container
- Do not use parchment paper or foil on your baking pan. Bake these Sugar Pecans directly on the pan for them to toast perfectly.
- Add a sprinkle of cayenne to turn these sugar coated pecans into spicy candied pecans
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Update Notes: This post was originally published in December of 2018 but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and tips in December of 2019.
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