Spicy Glazed Cinnamon Pecans Recipe

Name: Spicy Glazed Cinnamon Pecans Recipe
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter, melted; 1 cup white sugar; 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 4 cups pecan halves

These spicy cinnamon pecans make a wonderful homemade gift! Simply pack them in a mason jar and decorate with a ribbon. My family and friends adore them and ask for them every holiday season. It's an easy, affordable, and customizable gift. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to achieve your preferred level of spiciness.

Total time45 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4 cups, 16

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Ingredients

0.5 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 cups pecan halves

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all the necessary ingredients for this glazed pecan recipe.
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread the melted butter evenly over the foil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg whites, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add the pecans and mix until they are fully coated in the spice mixture.
Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, stirring and flipping the pecans halfway through, until they are nicely toasted. Let the pecans cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 308 kcal
Fat Content: 27 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 14 g
Sodium Content: 51 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g