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Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Stovetop Cinnamon Sugar Pecans - Candied Pecans

Shelly
Easy recipe for cinnamon sugar pecans - candied pecans on the stovetop.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line a cookie sheet or large cutting board with waxed paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook pecan mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce is gone and pecans are coated with sugar.
  • Spread pecans on the prepared waxed paper. Try and give them room to breathe so they cool down faster.
  • Let cool completely.