Easy Candied Pecans Recipe
These easy candied pecans are coated in cinnamon and brown sugar, then baked until crunchy! A simple holiday snack, homemade gift, or dessert topping.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups pecan halves
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg white until frothy.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the frothy egg white. Mix until well combined.
- Add the pecans and toss until they're evenly coated in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Spread the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and toss the pecans to ensure even baking.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Break apart any clusters and enjoy!
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