Description
Enjoy these crunchy, sweet Cinnamon Sugar Pecans – a perfect snack or topping with a delightful blend of cinnamon and sugar coating whole pecans baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Mixture
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Coating Mixture
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your 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, indicating it is light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla. Mix in the vanilla extract into the beaten egg white until fully incorporated.
- Coat Pecans. Toss the whole pecans into the egg white mixture, stirring until each pecan is well coated.
- Mix Sugar and Spices. In a separate small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, mixing well.
- Combine Pecans and Sugar Mixture. Pour the sugar and spice mixture over the coated pecans, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coverage.
- Bake First Stage. Spread the coated pecans evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Stir and Continue Baking. Stir the pecans after 15 minutes to redistribute and bake for an additional 15 minutes for even roasting and coating.
- Cool Pecans. Remove the pecans from the oven and spread them on aluminum foil to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- If doubling the recipe, increase baking time by 10-15 minutes to ensure pecans are thoroughly coated and toasted.
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor and crunch.
- Make sure to stir pecans halfway through baking to prevent burning and uneven coating.
- Allow pecans to cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
