Crispy Sugared Pecans

These crispy sugared pecans are a great addition to yogurt, puddings, french toast, and many other things. Make this one big batch and you will have them on hand when you are ready!

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Course: Snacks to Share

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: cups

Author: Jennifer

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups pecans
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites beaten until frothy
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and cover a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
Mix the sugar, pecans, egg whites, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the pecans in the sugar mixture to coat the pecans.
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Try this recipe with light brown sugar and a cinnamon sugar mixture.
If you use pecan pieces you will need to lower the oven temperature 25 degrees or cook for a shorter time.
Dry completely before storing so the sugar coating fully dried.
Make a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for more flavor. Perfect for fall!
Try them with a little pumpkin pie spice in it too.
Use a large baking sheet so they are in a single layer.
Too sweet? try a pinch of sea salt to balance out the flavors.

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