Candied Pecans

Sweet, crunchy, and perfectly spiced, these homemade candied pecans are easy to make and great for snacking, adding to salads or desserts, or gifting!

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT35M

Total time: PT45M

Rating

4.65 stars (381 reviews)

Keywords

pecans

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups unsalted pecans halves
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon water

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white, vanilla, and water together until frothy. Add the pecans and gently toss until the pecans are well coated. Add the sugar and cinnamon mixture and toss until pecans are covered.
Spread the pecans out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. The sugar mixture will harden on the pecans.
Remove from the oven and let the pecans cool on the baking sheet. When completely cool, store in an airtight container or jar.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 249 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 151 mg
Sugar: 14 g

Reviews

Janelle R. on 2026-01-03 (5 stars):
I made these for this past holiday season and also for the first time ever. My entire family LOVED them! I followed the recipe exactly as written. Thank you, Maria!
Katrina in Seattle on 2025-12-22 (5 stars):
This recipe has been my go-to for holiday parties and potlucks for years! It's to the point where people ask/expect me to bring candied pecans, and I love that for me because they're so easy to make! Low effort, delicious results = happy coworkers, friends, and family - what more could you want?!
Nate on 2025-12-20 (5 stars):
Wow Karen, err Charlene, I'm surprised by how overly thankful and grateful you are, especially considering it's a free recipe for something you didn't know how to make. Maybe in the future, since you apparently know how to do this so much better, create your own page instead! 🙄 On another note, my Grandma used to make these at Christmas and she passed away several years ago. I've been looking for a recipe that was similar, and this looks exactly like I remember! Thank you so much for the recipe, I'm greatly appreciative! ☺️
Rosemary on 2025-12-13 (5 stars):
This is a tried and true recipe that I come back to year after year. Delicious!
Mandy A on 2025-12-05 (5 stars):
I make these every year for my family and friends. Trash guys. Teachers. Docs I work with. I’ve tried adding pumpkin slices, whiskey, cayenne and this is the recipe that withstands the test of time. I even made labels for my gift bags ManDEEZ nuts. I think I’m clever. Thank you for this recipe!!!
Camille Lattner on 2025-11-25 (5 stars):
Made this last year and everyone loved it. Going to make again this year! Can I freeze them to save for a holiday party?
Charlene Lombardo on 2025-04-19 (1 stars):
I love a lot of your recipes. This one not at all. I did the recipe exactly like the ingredients & instructions. They looked perfect. Not sweet at all. Could taste the salt. Think no salt should be added at all. Cannot give to anyone. An expensive failure.