Delicious Recipe for Sweet and Crunchy Sugar-Coated Pecans

These sugar-coated pecans are the perfect snack or topping for salads and desserts. The combination of sweetness and crunchiness will leave you wanting more. They are easy to make and can be stored for later enjoyment.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the pecan halves to the saucepan and stir until the pecans are coated with the sugar mixture.
4. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pecans are golden and crunchy.
6. Let the pecans cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

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