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A close-up of golden brown cinnamon sugar pecans piled on a rustic wooden surface, with a sprinkle of cinnamon visible. The pecans have a glossy caramelized coating with crunchy textures, and the scene is styled simply with soft natural daylight highlighting the inviting, sweet aroma and rich color of the nuts.

Simple Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Snack

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A quick and simple recipe for crunchy, sweet cinnamon sugar pecans. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or topping desserts.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Place pecans in a medium bowl, pour melted butter over, and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Add cinnamon sugar mixture to 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 halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
  7. Allow to cool before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast pecans before coating.
  • Store 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: 160 Kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg