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A close-up of a bowl of glossy, golden-brown cinnamon sugar pecans, styled on a rustic wooden surface with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, highlighting their crunchy texture and caramelized coating.

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

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Crunchy, sweet cinnamon sugar pecans made with roasted pecans coated in a simple cinnamon-sugar mixture. A delicious, healthy snack or gift idea.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecans
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, toss pecans with melted butter until evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over pecans and toss until well coated.
  5. Spread pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
  7. Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Keep an eye on pecans while baking to prevent burning. Store cooled pecans in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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