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Gingersnap Pecans

A delightful blend of crunchy pecans coated in a spiced gingersnap mixture, perfect for snacking or as a topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pecans
  • 2 cups pecan halves raw
Gingersnap Coating
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookies crushed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white lightly beaten

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Coating
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Coat the Pecans
  1. Add the pecan halves to the bowl with the gingersnap mixture. Pour in the beaten egg white and mix until the pecans are evenly coated.
Bake the Pecans
  1. Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

These gingersnap pecans make a great gift when packaged in a decorative jar.

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