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Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Crunchy, candied pecans are coated in a shell of sweet cinnamon sugar. They are great for snacking or as a gift.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups pecan halves
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Whisk the egg white with the vanilla until frothy.
  3. Toss the pecans in the egg white until coated.
  4. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then toss with the pecans.
  5. Spread on the baking sheet and bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Cool completely so they crisp up before serving.