Sweeten Your Day with Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans
Cinnamon sugar candied pecans are a delightful blend of crunchy, caramelized nuts infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar. Perfect for snacking or as an elegant topping for salads and desserts, these sweet morsels add joy to any occasion. Quick and easy to prepare, they transform ordinary moments into gourmet experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well coated.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; let cool slightly before pouring over the pecan mixture.
- Stir until all nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (30g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg