Sugared Pecans

These pecans are gobbled up in a grand total of 3.2 minutes once opened at my family's Christmas party. It doesn't help that I pick out all the broken pieces and eat them. But in reality, I'm just concerned for my family. Those little pecan pieces may be a choking hazard. I want my beloved relatives to experience the flavor profile of a whole pecan.

Who am I kidding. Sugared pecans are freaking delicious. I don't even like nuts that much. But, oh man, toast with sugar and cinnamon and you've created a snack fit for baby Jesus. I think sugared pecans were actually Jesus' fourth gift in addition to gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but the nuts were devoured too fast to record for the Bible.

Make these for the holidays to enjoy with your family.* Happy birthday, Jesus. You've got a kickin' party snack.

*Make sure to set aside some for yourself! They go fast. 

Sugared Pecans

1 egg white

1 T. water

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 pound pecan halves

1.) Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2.) Beat egg white and water in large bowl until fluffy. Add pecans and toss to coat.

3.) In a large (gallon-sized) plastic bag, combine sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in egg-coated pecans and shake until well covered.

4.) Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 40 minutes. Stir every ten minutes to make sure the pecans don't burn.