These Cinnamon Sugar Nuts are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, spicy, and crunchy. They are super easy to make and keep incredibly well. Perfect for parties or gifts.
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 30 minutesmins
Total Time: 35 minutesmins
Servings: 20servings (makes about 4 cups)
Ingredients
4cupsnuts, pecans, walnuts, or almonds from the baking aisle all work well
Preheat oven to 300F, with rack on upper middle position. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until very frothy.
In a large bowl, combine the nuts with frothy egg mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add sugar mixture to the nut mixture. Stir until fully coated.
Spread coated nuts on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes, quickly stirring 1-2 times in between. Let cool completely and keep in airtight container.
Notes
If you'd like a bit of kick to these candied pecans, add 2-3 tsp Sriracha to the egg white mixture - it tastes amazing!
Candied pecans will keep its freshness for several weeks when kept in an airtight container at mild room temperature.
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