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Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Make sweet and spicy pecans with cinnamon, sugar and egg white, baked until lightly browned. A easy snack that keeps for 2 weeks at room temperature.

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Sara Noel
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Sweet and spicy pecans

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Cinnamon-sugar pecans coated in egg white and baked until lightly browned. Pack them in a jar or bag for snacking, gifting or sprinkling on salads.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings6 cups
Calories606
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 pound large pecan halves

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 300°. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg white, then add the pecans and stir to coat. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture and toss well.
  3. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once, until lightly browned.
  4. Move to waxed paper to cool.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks; do not refrigerate. Contains tree nuts (pecans) and egg white (baked).

Nutrition

Serving: 105g | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 7.9g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 cups. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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