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glossy cinnamon-sugar coated pecans spread wide across a parchment-lined tray, a few clustered in a small jar nearby, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, horizontal landscape composition

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Pecans with crunchy coating of sweet cinnamon-sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Whisk the egg white and vanilla until frothy.
  2. Toss the pecans in the egg white until coated.
  3. Mix the sugar and cinnamon, then toss with the pecans.
  4. Spread on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake at 250F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. Cool completely so they crisp up.

Notes

Bag these up in little jars for an easy hostess gift.