Cinnamon Sugared Pecans
Cinnamon Sugared Pecans are an easy, 6 ingredient snack that is perfect for gifting. Ready in just an hour, these sugared pecans are perfect for topping salads or snacking.

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My great-grandfather had a farm in southeastern Virginia and I loved to go there with my grandparents growing up. One of my favorite things to do was collect pecans from the large trees in his land. (I used Google Earth to find this picture of the house now, isn’t it gorgeous?)
I’d collect pecans and then sit with my grandpa cracking the shells all evening…I just love pecans. Then we’d get to the fun part-eating them!
My grandmother would bake an insanely good pecan pie, my grandpa loved to eat them raw, and we’d sugar them too. The sugared pecans make great gifts all packaged up in mason jars and I thought I’d share the easy recipe with you today!
Cinnamon Sugared Pecan Ingredients
- raw pecans
- egg white
- water
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- cinnamon
- salt
How to Make Sugared Pecans
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet thoroughly with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl combine egg white, water and vanilla. Whisk until frothy.
- Put pecans in a large bowl and pour egg mixture over them. Mix until pecans are coated.
- In a gallon plastic bag combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour coated pecans in bag and seal. Shake to coat.
- Spread pecans on prepared baking sheet and bake for fifty minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Sugared Pecan Tips
- Make sure the pecans are thoroughly coated.
- Bake pecans directly on the prepped baking sheet, not on parchment paper or foil, you want them to soak up the syrup that forms while baking.
For some of my other favorite pecan recipes try these:
- Candied Spicy Pecans
- Southern Pecan Pie
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Pecan Snowball Cookies
- Praline Latte
- Homemade Microwave Pralines
- Sweet Potato Casserole
What is your favorite way to eat pecans? Let me know in the comments!
PrintCinnamon Sugared Pecans
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
Sweet, spiced, and oh-so-crunchy, my Cinnamon Sugared Pecans are the ultimate snack with just 6 ingredients. A simple mix of cinnamon and sugar transforms the pecans into a decadent treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb halved raw pecans
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F. Spray a cookie sheet thoroughly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg white, water, and vanilla extract. Whisk until frothy to create a light coating for the pecans.
- Place the pecans in a large bowl and pour the egg mixture over them. Stir until all the pecans are evenly coated.
- In a gallon-sized plastic bag, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Seal the bag and shake to mix everything.
- Pour the coated pecans into the bag with the sugar mixture. Seal the bag and shake well until the pecans are fully covered.
- Spread the pecans in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 50 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting.
- Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely before serving or storing. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 398
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 32.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Can you make these with sugar substitute?
I have not tried it Robin, I would guess with a 1:1 substitute it would be ok
I make these every year, thank you!
Wanted to let you know that this is the third year that I’m making these as gifts. They are being requested by my neighbors and family members. Thank you for posting such a delicious recipe that even I could follow!