Ingredients
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- 2 cups pecans (fresh and whole)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Add pecans to the spice mixture and drizzle with vanilla extract; stir until coated.
- Spread the pecans evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Allow cooling slightly before enjoying or using as toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg