Description
Spiced pecans are the ultimate holiday snack, combining sweet and spicy flavors with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for gatherings or as a gourmet topping for salads and desserts, these irresistible nuts will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and highly addictive, this recipe ensures you’ll have a crowd-pleasing treat ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and vanilla extract until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg