These quick and easy candied pecans are the perfect sweet treat for snacking, adding to a salad, or topping your favorite dessert! 4 ingredients is all you need!

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Candied Pecans are the best snack for when you are trying to make healthy choices but still need something sweet. I love a handful of these to curb my cravings!
Easy Candies Pecans Coating
When people in the south talk about nuts, the kind we eat not the people we hang out with, we are usually talking about pecans. I grew up saying PEE-CAN, which is fine, but some people say PA-CAHN.
Not really sure if there is a correct way to pronounce it, not that I am proper anyway, so I’m going to say it how I want to.
To make candied pecans you need to start with the nuts. I like to use pecan halves instead of pieces because they don’t burn as quickly and I like big nuts.
Once you check the pecans for shells, add them to a bowl and set aside.
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How do you make Candied Pecans?
Beat the egg whites in a bowl until frothy and foamy. Add the sugar and vanilla and stir to combine. Slowly add in the pecans.
Stir to coat the pecans getting it as evenly as possible. Spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. I would use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line your pan so clean up is a lot easier.
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to make sure they don’t burn. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Uses for Candied Pecans?
- mind-blowing banana pudding
- topping dessert shooters
- sweet cheese balls
- adding to snack mixes
- eating by the handful
- topping ice cream
- topping on banana cream pie
Are Pecans healthy?
Pecans have high levels of two minerals that help boost metabolic health along with other properties. Plus they are full of healthy fats and are totally delicious!
Are they gluten free?
Yes they are! You can also add additional spices like cinnamon. I love cinnamon sugar pecans for my yogurt or ice cream.
How long can you store candied nuts?
Sugared pecans last a week at room temperature, 4 weeks in the refrigerator, and 4 months in the freezer. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container!

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This recipe only takes 30 minutes but you can reap the reward of having a large batch of crispy sugared pecans ready to step up to the plate when you need them!!!
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More Easy Snacks
- easy toasted pecans
- air fryer fried pickles
- crack pretzels
- snack nuts
- butter pecan toffee
- candied almonds
- edible gifts

Crispy Sugared Pecans
These crispy sugared pecans are a great addition to yogurt, puddings, french toast, and many other things. Make this one big batch and you will have them on hand when you are ready!
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg whites (beaten until frothy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and cover a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Mix the sugar, pecans, egg whites, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the pecans in the sugar mixture to coat the pecans.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Cool and store in an airtight container.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 4 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
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Michele Phillips
Monday 19th of March 2018
Nuts are my go-to, gotta-have-something-in-my-belly-right-now snack, and I LOVE the idea of adding a little sweet to these crunchy treats, too!
Christie
Monday 19th of March 2018
These are crack!! I can smell them already. I'll have to make and take so I don't eat them all.
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net
Tuesday 20th of March 2018
They totally are!
Angela
Monday 19th of March 2018
Oh wow! Is it really that simple? Why have I never made these! So great on their own or tossed into a salad! Thanks for sharing! Making these this week.
Debra C.
Monday 19th of March 2018
These look absolutely amazing! Truthfully I thought they were harder to make, so I'm glad you shared this recipe separately. Totally do-able! YUM!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net
Tuesday 20th of March 2018
Thank you! I love them! I was scared when I started making them as they look weird with the foamy egg whites but it makes the best crust!