Crunchy Cinnamon Pecans

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Crunchy cinnamon pecans offer a sweet, spiced crunch perfect for snacking or garnishing desserts, ideal for those who love warm, toasted nut flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups pecans, shelled

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a microwave oven on High for 25 seconds.
  2. Remove butter from microwave and mix in light brown sugar, white sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  3. Add the pecans and toss until well coated.
  4. Spread pecans on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake in a preheated 250°F oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool on wax paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

651 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 43.3g 56% DV
Carbs 73.1g 27% DV
Fiber 15.7g 56% DV
Sugar 50.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9.8mg
Potassium 244mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 289mg 22% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk 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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