Description
A delightful treat combining the nutty goodness of pecans with a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for parties or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add pecans to the butter mixture and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the pecans and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Notes
For freshness, use fresh pecans and adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg