Description
Delicious cinnamon pecans that are best served warm and can be enjoyed even after a few weeks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla and gradually beat in the sugar until a gooey meringue forms.
- Toss in the pecans and mix gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until they are coated thoroughly.
- Pour melted butter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet so it coats the surface.
- Spread the pecans out to an even layer over the butter.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 40 minutes, stirring them every 10 minutes with a spatula – do not skip this step!
- Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes, but not much longer.
- Place powdered sugar and cinnamon in a large resealable plastic bag; add in the warm pecans, seal and shake until coated.
Notes
- These are best served warm, but absolutely delicious even after a few weeks!
- Helpful tips, variations, and storage information are included in the article.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg