Description
Gingersnap Pecans are a delightful holiday treat, perfectly blending the warm spices of gingerbread with crunchy pecans. This irresistible snack features a sweet and crispy coating infused with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger, making it a standout choice for gatherings or as a delectable gift. Easy to prepare in just a few steps, these spiced nuts will add joy to any occasion. Whether enjoyed on their own, as a topping for desserts, or incorporated into salads, Gingersnap Pecans promise to impress family and friends alike.
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 your oven to 200F.
- Line a baking pan with a silicone baking sheet or foil sprayed with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, white pepper, and water; mix until smooth.
- Toss pecans in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for one hour at 200F, stirring every 20 minutes for even browning.
- Allow pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg