Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pecans

I’m in love! Roasted Peans with Cinnamon Sugar, sweet, crunchy, extremely easy and totally addicting! You’ll want to sprinkle these on all the things.

Roasted Pecans are my favorite snack. Let me preface this post by giving you a warning. You WILL fall in love with these easy sugared pecans.

You WILL be surprised at how good they come out. And, you WILL start shoveling handfuls into your mouth before they have even cooled completely.

Take my advice and double the recipe, it is that addicting. You’re welcome.

Ugh, that classic cinnamon sugar combination coating every nook and cranny of these luscious pecans!

Why this recipe works:

• With only 7 easy panty ingredients, it’s a breeze to whip up.
• You don’t ned any special tools or applianced to make this.
• You can easily make more to satisfy the addiction.

My Grandmother always sends a bunch of shelled pecans with my parents when they come to visit. I had to find a recipe to use them all up!

I hate to say, they have been sitting in my freezer for months but now that I came up with this recipe, they will soon be gone!

How to dry roast pecans:

If you don’t want to make candied pecans but just plain roasted pecans, I’ve got you covered!

You can roast pecans two ways. In the oven, and on the stovetop.

How to roast pecans in the oven:

1. Place raw shelled pecan halves on a dry baking sheet. VERY lightly spray pecans with cooking spray.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sheet tray with pecans in the oven.
3. After two minutes, flip pecans around to make sure they don’t burn. Bake for another two minutes, flip pecans again. If they are not fragrant, place them back in the oven for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt in any way.
4. Immediately take pecans off the tray. If you leave them on the tray after toasting they will continue to cook.

How to roast pecans in a skillet:

1. Place a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Place raw shelled pecan halves in the skillet.
2. Toss constantly until pecans are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Turn pecans out onto another surface immediately to stop them from cooking. If you leave them in the skillet to cool they may burn.

How to make Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pecans?

1. Preheat oven to 225°F. Whip egg white in a bowl until frothy, add vanilla and mix to combine.
2. Add pecans and mix until evenly coated in the egg white.
3. Add the cinnamon brown sugar mixture into the bowl a little at a time until fully mixed in with the salt
4. Lay the pecans out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven for one hour, turning the pecans over every 15 minutes.
5. Let cool completely and enjoy your cinnamon roasted pecans!

What I really love about pecans is their versatility! They go lovely in baked goods with apples or pumpkin.

Substitute these candied pecans in your baked goods for an extra yummy kick!

Some of my favorite recipes that we use pecans in include Pecan Cinnamon Roll Waffles, Pecan Pie Brownie Bombs and Chocolate Pecan Cobbler.

Are roasted pecans healthy?

Like all snacks, these toasted pecans need to be consumed in moderation.

Plain toasted pecans are better for you then these candied pecans, but I love to keep these for a sweet snack.

With that being said, this recipe is high in protein which keeps you full longer. This to me is a smarter snack option than a snack cake or chips.

With roughly 115 calories per serving and knowing exactly what is going into these cinnamon pecans make this a healthy snack alternative. Pre-portioning will help with over-snacking as well!

Speaking of portions, these roasted nuts make a lovely holiday gift! These remind me… dare I say of CHRISTMAS?! I know, it’s early but you can definitely enjoy these year round!

Also, don’t stop at just cinnamon sugar! Think of the possibilities! Cumin, cayenne… chipotle!

If you love a sweet and savory snack, check out these Spicy Rosemary Roasted Cashews!

How to store:

Put the cooled Roasted Pecans into a gallon zip lock baggie or and airtight container and call it a day, they should last in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks days or room temp 5-7 days.

You can also freeze these, let them cool then put them in a freezer bag where they will keep for up to 3 months.

I love to grab a handful of candied pecans when a sweet craving hits.

It helps me to stay on track with my diet instead of reaching for an ice cream bar or cinnamon cream cheese cookie!

Tips and Tricks:

• You can use light or dark brown sugar depending on your favor preference.
• You can substitute vanilla bean paste with vanilla extract 1:1.
• These make great holiday gifts, wrap up in a clear gift bag and give in goodie baskets,
• They are great in a lot of different dishes including topping ice cream, all the way to salads.
• Make sure before storing, they are completely cool, they do freeze, see my notes above

More yummy pecan recipes from my favorite bloggers:

• Spicy Rosemary Pecans
• Coconut Rice with Pineapple and Pecans
• Pecan Pie French Toast Bake 

Now, go see Parrish’s recipe for Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats!

Tools used to make Cinnamon Roasted Pecans at home:

• Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons set by Simply Gourmet.
• OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Better Balloon Whisk
• Fitzroy and Fox Non-Slip Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3, Blue

If you want a great, easy and delicious snack recipe then these Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Pecans are it, you’ll be hooked.

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Mixed Nuts Double Chocolate Bark
• Spicy Rosemary Roasted Cashews
• Creamy Baklava Bites

If you’ve tried these CINNAMON SUGAR ROASTED PECANS let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!

 

 

 

 

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