It’s an easy and addicting sweet treat that makes a great homemade gift or party snack! Our Crunchy Candied Pecans are so easy to make and can be a great last-minute present for the pecan lover in your life!
Crispy, sweet, and totally addicting, our Crunchy Candied Pecans are a fun and delicious snack for the holidays or any time of the year! They’re easy to make, have simple ingredients, and are sure to be a hit on any sweet holiday table or spread. Plus, they make a great last-minute homemade food gift!
Ingredients Needed
- Pecans – We love the heart-healthy buttery, nutty, flavor of pecans. Plus, they’re so festive and perfect for the holiday season!
- White and Brown Sugar – You can use all white sugar for these Crunchy Pecans, but we love the added depth of flavor that just a little bit of brown sugar adds.
- Egg Whites – Whipped egg whites mixed with the sugar and spices is what coats those pecans to create another crispy sweet layer.
- Butter – This adds an even richer flavor to these sweet pecans!
- Vanilla Extract – Just a touch to add just the right amount of vanilla flavor.
- Spices – Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, and Nutmeg all complement the flavor of the pecans and the holiday season!
Easy to Make
Melt Butter
The first step to this recipe is to preheat the oven, and while you’re at it, a melt of the butter that will coat your pecans!
Beat Egg Whites
This is the only “work” involved in this Crunchy Candied Pecans recipe. Just a quick mix of the sugars and spices, then a beat of the egg whites before mixing it all together.
Customizable!
What’s great about these Crunchy Candied Pecans is that they are totally customizable, too! You can adjust the spices to your liking. Add a little heat with a pinch of cayenne! Make them much more ginger forward with some extra ground ginger! Or give them a pumpkin pie flair or chai spice with some of our favorite homemade spice blends.
MIX
Once the sweet spiced egg whites mixture is done, add the pecans, mix, well, and then add it to the baking pan with the melted butter and give it a good mix.
BAKE!
Add that tray to the oven and bake those sweet spiced pecans until they’re nice and crispy and crunchy!
Crunchy Candied Pecans!
So much crunch. Just the right amount of sweetness. Totally snackable.
Trust me, if you put these out for a party or get-together, you and your guests will be coming back for more over and over again!
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These Crunchy Pecans make a delicious homemade gift, too! They’re great to bring as a host gift, gifts for some of your favorite coworkers, or just for the pecan lover in your life!
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
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Preheat Oven: Line a baking pan with parchment paper and add butter to the center. Preheat oven to 325 ℉ and add the pan to the middle rack of the oven to let the butter melt. Remove from the oven once the butter is fully melted.
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Whip Eggs and Prep Sugars: Add sugars, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to a small bowl, mix, and set aside. Add egg whites to a large bowl and with a hand mixer beat on medium until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and the sugar mixture and beat for another minute.
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Coat Pecans: Add pecans to the large bowl and coat the pecans with the whipped egg and sugar mixture.
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Bake: Once all of the pecans are coated, add them to the baking tray. Turn the pecans in the pan to coat with butter and then spread them to an even layer. Place in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 30 minutes, turning the pecans in the pan every 10 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy!
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Substitutions
Sugar: You can omit the brown sugar and use all white sugar.
Spices: Use your favorites or adjust the amounts to your liking. Use our Pumpkin Pie Spice blend or Chai Spice!
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.1mg
