Cinnamon Roasted Pecans with Brown Sugar

A bowl filled with glazed pecans sits on a marble surface, surrounded by cinnamon sticks and scattered brown sugar.

Cinnamon Roasted Pecans with Brown Sugar

Sometimes I just need a sweet, crunchy bite that isn’t another cookie staring me down from the counter. That’s when I reach for Roasted Pecans with Brown Sugar. Fresh out of the oven, they’ve got that buttery toastiness, a little cinnamon warmth, and a caramelized coating that clings to every curve of the nut. Each bite is this mix of nutty crunch and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that makes it almost impossible to stop at a handful.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 262kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
2 tablespoons water
2 cups raw pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Whisk in the water and cook for 2 minutes, until bubbly.
Stir in the pecans.
Remove from the heat, and continue to stir for about 2 more minutes, until the sugar glaze thickens and is clinging to the pecans.
Transfer to the baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 6 minutes, stir, and bake another 4 to 6 minutes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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