Description
Delightfully crunchy and sweet, Easy Candied Pecans are perfect for sharing and make a wonderful addition to salads, desserts, or as a delectable snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth and bubbly.
- Fold in the pecans until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy twist or using maple extract instead of vanilla for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candied pecans, sweet snacks, holiday treats