Christmas Eve Pecans

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

Christmas Eve Pecans are a delightful treat featuring crunchy pecans coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar glaze. Perfect as a festive snack or holiday gift, these pecans offer warm spices and a satisfying crunch that appeals to both kids and adults alike during the holiday season.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 4 cups pecans
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Beat egg white until foamy.
  2. Add pecans and stir until coated, then set aside.
  3. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Gently stir the cinnamon-sugar mixture onto the coated pecans until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the pecans in a lightly greased pan.
  6. Bake at 300°F for 30 minutes.
  7. Stir every 10 minutes during baking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 26.3g 34% DV
Carbs 42.2g 15% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9838.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 326.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 132.3mg 10% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV
Contains Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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