Maple Cinnamon Pecans
Crunchy, sweet, and brimming with maple and cinnamon flavors, these Maple Cinnamon Pecans are the perfect snack to munch on throughout the day!
When it comes to snacking throughout the day, I can pretty much take it or leave it.
Iโve never really been much of a snacker, though I do love those kinds of foods. Lately Iโve been trying to make more of an effort to bring some healthier snacks to work to keep my hunger levels at bay. And when Iโm hungry, my stomach makes it well-known by angrily growling. And when that happens, I pretty much get hangry.
Tell me youโre like that, too?
One food that I usually keep stashed in my kitchen pantry and at my desk at work is mixed nuts. Sometimes I splurge and buy chocolate covered almonds, while other times I opt for the healthier route and buy those 100-calorie packs. But whatever the case may be, Iโm not picky about mixed nuts and love them all.
So it finally occurred to me to make my own snack version, which would save me money and be more delicious than the store-bought kind.
Iโve made cinnamon sugar almonds before, so I decided to go a different route and make these easy Maple Cinnamon Pecans. Crunchy, sweet, and brimming with maple and cinnamon flavors, these pecans are the perfect snack to munch on throughout the day.
And let me tell you, these Maple Cinnamon Pecans are addictingly (thatโs a word, right?) delicious!
The smooth maple syrup and cinnamon pair so well together, which creates a sweet and crunchy coating on the pecans. And because this recipe is so versatile, you can customize it to fit your tastes. If you donโt like pecans, swap them out with almonds! Donโt like cinnamon? Leave it out!
And because Iโm always on the hunt for easy recipes, these Maple Cinnamon Pecans definitely fit the bill. From start to finish, you can have this tasty snack whipped up in less than a half hour. So that means less time in the kitchen and more time devouring these nuts.
To make these pecans, youโll combine some melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a dash of salt. Toss the pecans into the wet ingredients and then spread out evenly on a lined baking sheet. Pop these pecans into the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned and the coating is set.
Easy, delicious, and full of flavor, these Maple Cinnamon Pecans make the a tasty treat to take to grab โn go. I divided these pecans into small portions so that I can keep some at work and also at home.
So the next time youโre thinking of buying those store-bought nuts, skip it and make these home-made Maple Cinnamon Pecans!
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Maple Cinnamon Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups halved pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the pecans into the mixture and lightly toss to coat. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until coating is set and pecans are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
I’m a huge fan of mixed nuts, too. Or chocolate covered almonds. The best are the salt and sugar-covered chocolate almonds. They’re crack.
These are probably crack, too, considering how much I love maple on anything! They look so good! And they’d be great in a salad, too!
Sounds like these pecans are right up your alley, Mir! Thanks for the kind words!
These look delicious, and I love how easy the recipe is!
Thanks, Sam!
Oh man. I would definitely be in trouble with a bowlful of these nuts around. I wouldn’t be able to keep my hands outta it! They look so perfectly crunchy, spiced and addicting, Gayle!
These are so addicting, Sarah! They didn’t last long in my house!
I need these!!! Love homemade crunchy nuts and these look amazing! And of course addicting!
Thank you, Mira!
I find myself snacking on nuts, almonds and pecans all day long. . and these maple cinnamon pecans?! oh my gawd, I would devour these in like 3 minutes!!! love!
It’s the perfect snack, Alice! Thanks!
Those pecans look SO yummy! A great snack idea!! ๐
Thanks, Christina!
These look incredible, Gayle!! I am such a big fan of mixed nuts and could easily devour that bowl in no time! Love the maple, brown sugar and cinnamon! So addicting and delicious!
Thanks so much for the pecan love, Kelly!
I love nuts any way I can get them! I have about 3 different bags in my desk right now. None of them are as sexy as maple cinnamon pecans though! I need to add these to my collection!
Thanks, Rachelle! You would definitely love these!
Holy Moly, these look amazing! I’m such a sucker for spiced nuts. At volleyball tournaments they always have those roasted nuts coated in cinnamon and sugar and it smells heavenly throughout the entire complex. I would much rather make a homemade version though, and these look like absolute perfection. I think I could finish the whole batch by myself. In one sitting, ha. Great recipe, Gayle!
Oh those are my favorite almonds, Heather! Luckily these pecans measure up to those! Thanks for the kind words!
YUM! These look amazing!!! Perf for a satisfying snack! YUM ๐ Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks, Cailee!
Downright addictive stuff! These look so good Gayle, I wouldn’t be able to stop munching on these!
These are SO addicting, Manali! Thanks!
I LOVE sweet and savory pecans. They’re one of my favorite things to snack on, throw in salads and even sprinkle on ice cream sundaes. Love the maple cinnamon version!
Thanks, Nicole! Adding these to ice cream sounds perfect!
I love this recipe. They look so amazing, crunchy, spiced and addicting, Gayle!
Thanks for the pecan love, Olivia!
These would make a great snack!
Definitely, Layla!
These look awesome! A perfect addition to salads, too! (Or of course, to eat by the handful when no one is looking, a la Medha ๐ )
I eat these by the handful all the time! No shame here! ๐
Love the look of these crunchy pecans, Gayle! Me too opt for healthy snacks near my work desk, or I always tend to grab something unhealthy ๐ cinnamon pecans is sure a good idea.!
Thanks, Savita!
These are the perfect snack! My 3 year old is really into nuts lately, and I’m sure she would love these! Pinned ๐
Thanks for the pecan love and pin, Ashley!
Oh, Gayle. I definitely have a “thing” for sweet, spiced nuts. Like, I’m obsessed. I love them, but they’re one of those treats that I eat WAY TOO FAST when they’re in my house. My mom recently gave me a jar of her spiced pecans and they were gone almost instantly. I find ways to add them to breakfast, snacks, salads, desserts…until they’re gone. ๐
Your version is calling my name! These look incredible!
Aren’t spiced ones the best, Blair? I’m a sucker for the cinnmaon almonds, too! Thanks so much for the kind words!
These pecans sound amazing! I love the combination of nuts with a sweet coating. I can’t wait to try these!
Thanks so much, Shelby!
I definitely get hangry, and people had better watch out…ha ha! These look like the perfect solution to ‘hangry’. They look delicious, Gayle!
Thanks, Denise!
I am a huge snacker. In fact I would probably just snack all day and not eat a meal if I had it my way. But it’s not a healthy habit. ๐ I am currently obsessed with pecans and these look out of this world! I love maple and cinnamon together. Good job Gayle!! Pinned! ๐
Thanks so much, Cyndi! It’s hard to resist these pecans!
You’re very lucky that you aren’t a snacker, Gayle! I wish I could say that!
But thanks for this healthy snack idea. Pecans are my favourite nut, and maple is one of my favourite tastes, so I this is certainly a winner for me!
Thanks for the kind words, Helen! Sounds like you would love these pecans!
I love snacking on nuts too, and maple cinnamon sounds like a great flavour to try out! These pecans definitely sound addicting!
Thanks, Stacey! These are the perfect sweet treat to munch on!
I love snacking too! These pecans are perfect!!
Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by, Zainab!
These? Are perfection. I would literally eat the entire batch. Pecans and maple nuts are my downfall (besides, well, everything else, ha!) Pinned!
I think I did eat the entire batch! Thanks for the pin, Dorothy!
I’m one of those all-day snackers. It’s a terrible habit, but I get the “crunchies” (when you just need something crunchy to chew on). These are a deliciously easy treat to satisfy my crunchy cravings!
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Meagan!
Oh, I’m a snack addict! Whoops :/ I wouldn’t be able to stop eating these pecans! I’ve actually been wanting to make a similar version, but I was afraid I’d eat the whole batch in one sitting!
I think I did eat the batch in one sitting, Megan…oops! ๐ Hope you love these if you try them!