Sugar-Coated Pecans

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These sugared pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 pound

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 pound pecan halves

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Ingredients to make sugar-coated pecans

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  2. Whisk together egg white and water in a medium bowl until frothy.

    A bowl of whipped egg white and water with a whisk

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  3. Mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

    A glass bowl of salt, sugar, and cinnamon with a spoon

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  4. Add pecans to egg white mixture; stir to coat.

    A bowl of pecans tossed in whipped egg white

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  5. Transfer pecans to sugar mixture; toss to coat.

    A large bowl of pecans coated in whipped egg whites and cinnamon-sugar mixture

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  6. Spread pecans out on the prepared baking sheet.

    A greased baking sheet with sugar-coated pecans

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.

    A bowl of sugar-coated pecans

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328 Calories
27g Fat
22g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 328
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 150mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 160mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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