Holiday Spiced Candied Pecans
Delight in the festive spirit with Holiday Spiced Candied Pecans! These crunchy treats are perfectly sweet and spiced, making them an ideal snack or topping for salads and desserts. With the warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg wafting through your kitchen, these pecans are sure to bring joy to your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and beautifully packaged, they also serve as thoughtful gifts for friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the pecans to the sugar mixture and toss until fully coated.
- Spread the coated pecans evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg