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Description
Enjoy these simple, sweet, and crunchy cinnamon roasted pecans. Perfect as a snack or a holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the pecan halves, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the melted butter over the pecan mixture and toss until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- These are great for gifting; package them in airtight containers.
- Ensure pecans are completely cooled before storing to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg