Candied Pecans are fast and easy to make. Perfect to snack on or add to other recipes for an exciting treat. These are coated with cinnamon sugar for an irresistible flavor.
Easy Candied Pecans are a delicious treat and so fast to make!
The brittle coating and soft interior create a wonderful texture.
These are coated with cinnamon sugar making them a delicious (addictive) snack or addition to salads or dessert toppings.
Delicious cinnamon flavor make these perfect gift idea or to take as a hostess gift for holiday parties.
Candied Pecans Ingredients
The ingredients in this recipe are simple and easy to find at any grocery store!
- Pecan halves
- Butter
- Granulated white sugar
- Brown sugar
- ground Cinnamon
Egg-Free Recipe
This version of Candied Pecans does not include using egg whites.
For those with egg allergies this version is perfect!
Here are two more options to try:
Candied Spicy Pecans (does contain egg white)
How to Make Candied Pecans – Step-by-Step
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Add the pecans and melted butter in a medium-size bowl (photos 1-2). Toss to coat.
STEP 3: Add the sugars to the bowl (photo 3). Coat pecans evenly (photo 4).
STEP 4: Spoon coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer (photo 5). Bake for 5 minutes.
STEP 5: Flip the pecans and bake an additional 5 minutes (photo 6).
STEP 6: Remove from oven and cool completely.
NOTE: the pecans will still be soft after cooking. Cooling them fully allows the cinnamon sugar coating to become hard and brittle.
Chef’s Notes
When the pecans are done cooking all the sugar may not have dissolved.
The pecans will firm as they cool with any undissolved sugar sticking to the pecans.
How to Store Candied Pecans
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Can Candied Pecans be Refrigerated?
They can but the moisture in the refrigerator can soften them making their texture not as pleasing.
If kept in the refrigerator they can be kept up to 2-3 weeks.
Can Candied Pecans be Frozen?
They can! Once completely cooled, place in a hard-sided airtight container.
Do not use a freezer bag or the pecans may break apart while in the freezer.
Store for up to 2 months.
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- Homemade Spiced Pear Vodka
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Candied Pecans with Cinnamon Sugar
Candied Pecans with Cinnamon Sugar are fast and easy to make. The outside coating is crisp and pleasing with a light cinnamon flavor. Great for gifts or toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Pecan halves
- 1 Tablespoon Butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
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In a medium bowl add pecans and melted butter. Mix well until the pecans are completely coated.
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Add both sugars and cinnamon and toss the pecans to coat evenly.
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Pour the pecans evenly onto the baking sheet making sure they are spread out well in an even layer.
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Place in the oven for about 5 minutes, then remove and flip them.
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Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
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Store in an airtight container.
Candied Pecans with Cinnamon Sugar are a fast and easy sweet treat any time!
Romy says
These look really delicious and easy to make’ What a what a great hostess gift idea
Lyanna Soria says
I don’t think I’ve tried candied pecans before but that looks quite the tasty treat. Will have to try this recipe out someday.
Claudia Krusch says
We love pecans! I can hardly wait to make it for our open house!
Celebrate Woman Today says
Love the candies fruit and nuts. These are awesome for salads.
Wren says
I love pecans! This recipe sounds delicious and a great snack to have around over the holidays!
Erin says
Yum!! these sound so yummy and very easy to make too! Will have to make these for Thanksgiving!
Jill Nunn says
These are so yummy! We try to make them every year! I can remember my mom making them as a kid and how they made the house smell like Christmas!
Catalina says
I love pecans so much! So glad to make candied pecans at home using your recipe!
Sherry says
You had me at cinnamon sugar. I’d eat almost anything if it had cinnamon sugar. I wouldn’t be able to stop eating these pecans.
Meagan Ivie says
I love eating these, but have never tried to make them! Thanks for the recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving!
Heather says
YUM! We used to buy something like this at our local mall. I can’t wait to make these!
Kathy says
These look really good. I love having candied pecans. They are one of my favorites. They are so good during the holidays especially.
Amy says
Yummy! These pecans look completely delicious! I would love to make a batch to snack on.
Tara Pittman says
I love candied pecans on my salads. I need to make this recipe soon.
Nicky says
Candied pecans are wonderful on salads and on ice cream. I like to add them to vanilla ice cream and then drizzle a little hot caramel. Yum!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
Pecans are my favorite nuts! I’ve eaten candied pecans while out and about from vendors who make them, but I’ve never tried making them at home. Will have to add this to my list of things to try for Christmas!
Stephanie says
I ate way too many of these! The pecans were perfect and they were so simple to make. Thanks!
Stephanie Stebbins says
These looks so yum! I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe for these and I have found it, thank you!
Betsy says
Love these nuts! So addicting! But no worries, nuts are healthy, right? 😉
Rachael Yerkes says
these are amazing
Erin says
These are down right addicting! So good and easy to make too!
robin rue says
This is such a classic holiday snack. My dad always had candied pecans out on Christmas eve!
Matt Taylor says
I love candied pecans! And these are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing Toni! 🙂
Stacie says
Those look amazing! I can see topping ice cream or pudding with these in addition to just putting them in a cute serving dish for people to snack on.