Name: Christmas Pecans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound pecan halves; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt

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Christmas Pecans are the perfect holiday treat…their cinnamon sugar coating makes them irresistible!

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My mom has been making these Christmas pecans every holiday season for as long as I can remember. She’d make a bunch of them to give away as gifts, and save some for us to eat, of course.

They’re sweet, slightly salty, and crunchy. And let me tell you…they are DELICIOUS! There’s no way you can eat just one.

Make these as snacks for yourself, or give them away as gifts. You can thank me later!

Do I have to use pecans?

You can use any nuts in this recipe. In fact, a mixture of nuts would be really yummy!

How do you store Christmas Pecans?

Store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw them out at room temperature and enjoy!

Christmas Pecans are:

gluten free
easy to make
great for snacking
perfect for gift giving

How do you make Christmas Pecans?

Ingredients:

1 lb pecan halves
1 egg white
1 tablespoon of water
1 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of salt

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 275º F.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon and salt together.

Step 3: Add the egg white and water to a large bowl and beat until frothy. Then, add the pecans and gently mix until evenly coated.

Step 4: Add the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 5: Spread the pecans out on a sheet pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. They’re done when the pecans are dry and crunchy. Enjoy!

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