Candied Pecans – pecans tossed cinnamon and sugar are the perfect last minute Christmas snacks for gifts to give to family and friends over the holidays. Let me show you how easy these are to make with a few basic ingredients using your slow cooker.
Candied Pecans Christmas Snacks are a traditional snack to enjoy over the holidays. These pecans are perfect just as they are for snacking on Christmas Eve. They’re also great on top of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream or even as a savory Christmas snack added to Homemade Granola.
Christmas Snacks to Make
Christmas is the perfect time of year to make snacks to give as gifts to family and friends. If you’re looking for other snack ideas, try my Diabetic Chocolate Peanut Clusters for your family members who need a less sugary snack.
One of my favorite snacks for watching movies is Sweet and Salty Popcorn. Homemade Chex Mix is always a family favorite that’s perfect for gift-giving. There’s free printable gift tags as well to keep on hand for neighbors.
Most recipes for Candied Pecans Christmas Snacks are made by toasting the nuts in the oven. This recipe is a little different and uses the slow cooker to get the flavors to marry together perfectly.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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- Slow cooker
- measuring cups
- gift cartons – see below for a fun collection!
- parchment paper
- air-tight container
Ingredients
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!
- Halved pecans
- White sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Egg white
- Vanilla extract
- Water
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the egg white and vanilla. Whisk together until mostly combined.
Next, add the pecans, white and brown sugars along with the cinnamon.
Stir well to coat the pecans.
Pour the pecan mixture into the slow cooker. Cook for 2 hours on low stirring every 45 minutes or so.
Now add the water and stir. Continue to cook for another hour stirring one more time.
Pour the pecans out onto a baking sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper. Make sure you lay the pecans in an even layer.
Let the pecans sit and dry for up to one hour. Store the Candied Pecans Christmas Snacks in an air-tight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
If you store the candied pecans in an airtight container, they’ll be good for one week stored at room temperature. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.
Ready for more great recipes? Try these other Snack Recipes:
- Christmas Cookies – a great list of my favorite cookies to bake for the holidays.
- Homemade Granola
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Hugs Pretzels – with FREE Printable for gift giving.
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
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Candied Pecans - Christmas Snacks
Pecans tossed cinnamon and sugar are the perfect last minute Christmas snacks for gifts to give to family and friends over the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups halved pecans
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker/crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg white and vanilla. Whisk together until mostly combined.
- Add pecans, white and brown sugars and the cinnamon.
- Stir well to coat the pecans.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the crock pot.
- Cook for 2 hours on low stirring every 45 minutes.
- Add the water and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional hour on low, stirring one more time between cooking.
- Add a sheet of parchment paper to a baking pan.
- Pour the pecans onto the parchment paper in an even layer.
- Let the pecans sit and dry for one hour.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe should yield about 4 cups of candied pecans.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 17gProtein: 4g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
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