Cinnamon Sugared Pecans

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s simple and only requires a few minutes to prepare, and then you’re on your way to sweet, nutty goodness.
• You likely have all the ingredients required for this recipe in your pantry. Yes, we mean it!
• It’s great for preparing in advance whether you’re doing so for snacks, a game day, or even for a pack of protein while you’re out running errands.
• It’s not only scrumptious (which will leave you wanting more), but it’s budget-friendly, especially if you prefer healthier snacks for you and your household.

Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugared Pecans

1 large egg white

4 C pecan pieces

½ C sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp kosher salt

1 large cookie sheet with parchment paper

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Egg whites: You can use pre-made egg whites, which are liquid and often available at larger supermarkets, if you don’t have any eggs on hand.

Pecans: Swap the pecans for your favorite nuts if you’re not a fan of pecans. You can use walnuts or almonds, if you prefer. This recipe is so versatile you can mix a combination of nuts together, if you prefer.

Sugar: If you want to skip out on using classic white sugar, you can do so with an alternative option. There are many sugar alternatives available today. Some include the use of stevia and monk fruit. You can often find white, powdered, and brown sugar replacements that are zero-calorie and do not cause your glucose to spike. Most alternatives on the market today, including Swerve, offer sugar-free alternatives that are completely safe for diabetics and those who are watching their sugar or carbohydrate intake. Alternative sugars are ideal if you’re looking for a healthy cinnamon sugared pecans version.

Ground cinnamon: It’s not recommended to remove the ground cinnamon from this simple cinnamon sugared pecans meal recipe, as it is the star of the show. The ground cinnamon paired with sugar is a classic! However, if you prefer simply sugared pecans, you can omit it.

How to Make It

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Parchment paper is key, as it will prevent the sugar and cinnamon from becoming stuck to the bottom of your pan.

Step 2. Using a hand beater, beat the egg white until frothy. You can also beat the egg white by hand, but it will require a bit of strength and a few more minutes than if you’re using an electric mixer.

Step 3. Fold the pecans into the egg whites until coated evenly. Be sure to mix thoroughly so all of your pecans are covered completely.

Step 4. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and salt until combined. Mixing the dry ingredients separately will help them combine without a hassle and without any stickiness.

Step 5. Mix the combined ingredients into the pecans and toss until the pecans are coated.

Step 6. Spread evenly onto the cookie sheet (with parchment paper).

Step 7. Place in the oven for 15 minutes!

Step 8. Allow cooling before enjoying! Allowing your pecans (or almonds and/or walnuts) to cool will let the mixture settle onto the nuts. This will prevent them from becoming sticky or leaving any residue behind. I know it’s tempting to start eating these family friendly cinnamon sugared pecans immediately, but it’s best to wait! Trust the process!