Description
Crunchy Cinnamon Praline Pecans are sweet, crisp, and irresistibly delicious. They’re perfect for holiday snacking or easy edible Christmas gifts for family, friends, and coworkers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) heavy cream
- 2 cups (8 ounces) pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with nonstick aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cream to a medium bowl. Stir with a silicone or wooden spoon until smooth and glossy.
- Add the pecan halves. Stir until the pecans are thoroughly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, until the coating is dry and slightly crystalized.
- Remove from the oven; stir one last time and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or package for holiday gifts.
Notes
- Tip 1: Use fresh ground cinnamon for best flavor.
- Tip 2: Choose high-quality pecans for better taste.
- Tip 3: Baking time may vary based on oven calibration.
- Tip 4: Consider adding a decorative touch for gifts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg