Snowy Candied Pecans (quick and easy)

Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes to make these Snowy Candied Pecans! This quick and easy vegan and gluten-free treat is perfect for snacking, adding to charcuterie boards, or for giving as a homemade holiday gift. Crunchy, sweet, cinnamon-infused, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these easy candied pecans have become a must-have for every holiday season!

Making these snowy candied pecans is a breeze, which is perfect for the busy holiday season. Just mix powdered sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt and toss with the pecans. Pop in the oven, then shake in more powdered sugar and cinnamon for their snowy melt-in-your-mouth coating.

I love to use pecans for this recipe, but if you want to switch it up, feel free to sub your favorite nut, or a mixture of nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, or cashews. This candied pecans recipe is perfect to serve during the holiday season as they are such a fun snack to have on hand for serving to friends or family, or bringing to a holiday party. They are perfect for gifting, and munching, or you can also use them to garnish plant-based yogurt, vegan ice cream, or to serve alongside a festive cocktail. 

If you want to use these pecans in a savory dish, such as topping a salad, you can also make them without the snowy coating. Just follow the steps as written and skip the powdered sugar coating. They will turn out crunchy and delicious and make a great topper for many savory dishes. Yum!

How to Make Snowy Candied Pecans:

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.

In a large bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Add the pecans and stir well until the pecans are evenly coated.

Pour the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out as much as possible. Drizzle over any remaining sugar mixture. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until the sugar is a rich golden brown. Make sure to keep a close eye on them so they don't burn. Remove from the oven, and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes until they are safe to handle, but still warm. If your pecans are sticky (and not crunchy), this means they haven't baked long enough. Before coating them in the powdered sugar, simply pop them back in the oven for a few more minutes, keeping a close eye on them so that they don't burn. 

Note: If you want plain candied pecans without the snowy coating, stop here, let them cool, then break apart and use them as desired.

Make the snowy coating by mixing the powdered sugar and cinnamon in a large sealable bag or large clean and dry bowl.
Add the still warm pecans to the snowy coating and shake the bag or use a spoon to evenly coat them in the sugar mixture. Transfer to a dish or container discarding any extra powdered sugar left behind. Enjoy right away or store the cooled pecans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

This batch makes about 8 servings, but feel free to double or triple the recipe as needed. Just make sure to divide the recipe among a few baking sheets so they still have lots of room to spread out and bake properly.

These Snowy Candied Pecans are...

• quick and easy to make
• melt in your mouth delicious
• the perfect snack or homemade gift

More vegan holiday recipes you might enjoy:

Vegan Christmas Cracker Candy
Easy Vegan Shortbread Cookies
Vegan Bacon Wrapped Dates
Vegan Snickerdoodles
Easy Vegan Oat Nog
Cinnamon Dolce Coffee Syrup

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Sam Turnbull.

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Snowy Candied Pecans

Just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes to make these Snowy Candied Pecans! This quick and easy vegan and gluten-free treat is perfect for snacking, adding to charcuterie boards, or for giving as a homemade holiday gift. Crunchy, sweet, cinnamon-infused, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these easy candied pecans have become a must-have for every holiday season!

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

 

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For the Candied Pecans:

• ▢ ½ cup powdered sugar
• ▢ 4 teaspoons water
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 cups pecans

For the Snowy Coating:

• ▢ ½ cup powdered sugar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

 

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• Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
• In a large bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Add the pecans and mix well until the pecans are evenly coated.
  
• Pour the pecans onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out as much as possible. Drizzle over any remaining sugar mixture. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until the sugar is a rich golden brown. Make sure to keep a close eye on them so they don't burn. Remove from the oven, and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes until they are safe to handle, but still warm. If your pecans are sticky (and not crunchy), this means they haven't baked long enough. Before coating them in the powdered sugar, simply pop them back in the oven for a few more minutes, keeping a close eye on them so that they don't burn. 

  Note: If you want plain candied pecans without the snowy coating, stop here, let them cool, then break apart and use them as desired.
  
• Make the snowy coating by mixing the powdered sugar and cinnamon in a large sealable bag or large clean and dry bowl.
  
• Add the still warm pecans to the snowy coating and shake the bag or use a spoon to evenly coat them in the sugar mixture. Transfer to a dish or container discarding any extra powdered sugar left behind. Enjoy right away or store the cooled pecans in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 8 servings) | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Author: Sam Turnbull

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

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