Glazed Spicy Cinnamon Pecans

Glazed cinnamon pecans get a little spicy kick thanks to cayenne pepper. Make these seasoned nuts for a quick and easy gift or snack.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring and flipping pecans after 10 minutes, until pecans are toasted, about 20 minutes. Cool pecans on baking sheet for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pour butter over foil layer.

Step 4

Whisk sugar, egg whites, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Add pecans and toss to fully coat.

Step 5

Spread coated pecans on the buttered baking sheet.