Description
Craving a snack that satisfies your sweet tooth and your crunch obsession? Irresistible Praline Crunch delivers just that! These buttery, sugar-coated pecans are baked to perfection, giving you a crackly, caramelized bite that’s addictively good. Whether you’re after quick dessert ideas, party snack inspiration, or a homemade edible gift, this easy recipe is a go-to. It uses pantry staples and comes together in under an hour, making it one of the best food ideas for the holiday season, brunch spreads, or cozy snacks. Sweet, spiced, and perfectly salty, this easy recipe is a keeper for anyone who loves fast treats, holiday snacks, and satisfying bites.
Ingredients
1 egg white
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg white until frothy.
3. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Toss the pecan halves into the mixture, coating thoroughly.
5. Spread pecans onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
7. Remove and let cool completely—pecans will crisp as they cool.
Notes
Use raw pecan halves for best texture and flavor.
Let the praline crunch cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: holiday snack, sweet nuts, praline pecans, easy dessert, party food