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sugared pecans

(1 rating)
mississinewalkergrl avatar
Recipe by
Jen B
@mississinewalkergrl
Somewhere, IN

These are sooooo good! I used to love them when I was able to eat nuts! Now I just make them for the holidays for everyone else to enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For sugared pecans

  • 1 lb
    pecans
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 2 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    water

How To Make sugared pecans

  • 1
    Stir sugar, salt, and cinnamon into a bowl.
  • 2
    In second bowl, beat egg whites and water until fluffy, not stiff.
  • 3
    Add pecans and stir until coated.
  • 4
    Pour sugar mixture over pecans and stir again until coated with sugar mixture.
  • 5
    Spread on cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Stir every 10-15 minutes.
  • 6
    When done, let pecans cool a few minutes, then remove to a large piece of wax paper and finish cooling.
  • 7
    Break apart large pieces that are stuck together. Store covered when completely cooled.
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