These Cinnamon & Sugar Roasted Pecans are the perfect snack, and are just like the ones you can find at Cabela’s during the holidays! You only need a few simple ingredients to make these addicting pecans, and they will make your house smell amazing, too.

a pile of cinnamon roasted pecans

Have you ever been to Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shop around the holidays? I

f so, you must be familiar with the absolutely divine smell of roasted pecans that seems to waft through all the aisles of fishing poles and camping gear.

a sheet pan spread with cinnamon roasted pecans

It’s like heaven on earth for my husband to peruse those aisles, while it’s heaven for me to sit and nosh on a paper cone full of those delicious nuts and watch the catfish swimming in the giant fish tanks.

a sheet pan spread with cinnamon roasted pecans

Well now you can make your own delicious roasted pecans at home, and mixing them up is a very easy process.

These are perfect for gift giving at the holidays and for snacking on year round. Get ready for amazing smells coming your way!

Ingredients for Cinnamon and Sugar Roasted Pecans

ingredients laid out to make roasted pecans

egg white / water /pecan halves

cinnamon / granulated sugar / salt

How to make Cinnamon and Sugar Roasted Pecans – Step by Step

progress of making cinnamon and sugar roasted pecans

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with a silicone baking mat, or grease with cooking spray. Combine the egg white and water in a mixing bowl; beat with a whisk until frothy.
  2. Fold in the pecans to coat evenly.
  3. Combine the sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a container with a lid and shake to mix. Pour over the pecans and stir to coat pecans evenly.
  4. Spread the nuts over the prepared pan.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, stirring every 15 minutes, for about 1 hour.
  6. Cool on pan, and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

a handful of cinnamon and sugar roasted pecans

Tips and Notes 

  • Substitutions: If pecans aren’t your thing, you could just replace them with whatever your favorite nut is! I’ve made these with almonds many times before, also.
  • Serving idea: These make a yummy snack on their own, but are also make a delicious addition to a salad. 

a sheet pan spread with cinnamon roasted pecans

  • Line your baking pan: for easier removal and clean up, line your pan with parchment paper.
  • How to store: place the cooled roasted pecans in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

a pile of cinnamon roasted pecans

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a pile of cinnamon roasted pecans
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Recipe: Cinnamon & Sugar Roasted Pecans

Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these addicting Cinnamon and Sugar Roasted Pecans! They are so delicious and will make your house smell amazing, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 1/4 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with a silpat, or grease with cooking spray.
  • Combine the egg white and water in a mixing bowl; beat with a whisk until frothy. Fold in the pecans to coat evenly.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon in a container with a lid and shake to mix. Pour over the pecans and stir to coat pecans evenly. Spread the nuts over the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, stirring every 15 minutes, for about 1 hour. Cool on pan, and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Substitutions: If pecans aren't your thing, you could just replace them with whatever your favorite nut is! I've made these with almonds many times before, also.
  • Serving idea: These make a yummy snack on their own, but are also make a delicious addition to a salad. 
  • Line your baking pan: for easier removal and clean up, line your pan with parchment paper.
  • How to store: place the cooled nuts in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
 
Source: Allrecipes
Cuisine: American
Course: Snack
Calories: 194kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 63mg, Potassium: 96mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.6mg
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