Gingersnap Pecans
Gingersnap Pecans are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making for an irresistible snack that captures the essence of the holiday season. These crunchy, caramelized nuts are infused with warm flavors like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, transforming ordinary pecans into a delightful treat. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are ideal for sharing at parties or cozy nights in. Whether you savor them on their own or use them to elevate salads and desserts, these Gingersnap Pecans will quickly become your go-to festive snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pecans
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, white pepper, and water until well combined.
- Toss in pecans until fully coated.
- Spread coated pecans on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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