Easy Candied Nuts Recipe

5 from 1 vote

An easy and crunchy candied nut that is great for snacking or gift giving.

12 people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Ingredients

4 cups pecans
4 egg white
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
In a medium bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gradually stir in sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Then fold in nuts.
Spread the mixture on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until toasted and crispy. (I used a spatula and carefully turned it over every 10 minutes)
Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 302 kcal · Carbohydrates: 22 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 24 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Sodium: 17 mg · Potassium: 155 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 18 g · Vitamin A: 19 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 26 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Snack