Ever wanted to make those sweet, crunchy nuts that are a staple at mall kiosks across the country? Look no farther than our Cinnamon Glazed Nuts (pecans)! And guess what? They are simple to make, and only takes five ingredients. 
Candied Nuts Recipe:
We grew up getting these crunchy Cinnamon Glazed Nuts from our good family friend, Susan Coers, every December, along with a plate full of other homemade candies. Aren’t these homemade treats the best kinds of gifts? We love delivering Grandma’s Chocolate Fantasy Fudge, Dainty Log Butter Cookies, Caramel Puff Corn, and Grandma’s Caramel Corn.
Honestly, I avoided the candied pecans in my younger years and went for the buckeyes (peanut butter balls) and other chocolate treats. However, I grew to appreciate these and now our mom has to hide them from us if she wants any for herself!
Prefer peanuts instead? Try these Candied Peanuts made the same way but without the cinnamon!
Cinnamon Glazed Nuts
These candied pecan treats are super easy – only 5 ingredients! And this recipe is a breeze to double (or triple or quadruple) for those holiday gatherings or gift exchanges!
I love giving southern cinnamon sugared pecans as gifts for the holidays. It’s super simple to do. Put them in a cute holiday tin or a mason jar with a cute ribbon and you have a gift from the heart. Watch out because everyone will expect them year after year.
Be careful when you are making these because they smell (and taste) just like those irresistible, warm, crunchy nuts at the mall kiosks (also called Bavarian nuts). You must have a distribution plan in place or risk eating them all fresh from the oven! If we could bottle this delicious, cinnamon aroma, we’d be millionaires.
What are Bavarian nuts?
Bavarian nuts are those crunchy, cinnamon sugar covered nuts often sold at the mall. These nuts have a delectable aroma and a crispy texture.
What can I do with a lot of pecans?
- Pecan Cheese Ball
- Crock Pot Glazed Pecans
- Grandma’s Butterscotch Pecan Rolls
- Chocolate Nut Cookies
- Pistachio Coffee Cake
- Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Iced Thumbprint Cookies
Kitchen Utensils Useful for Making Candied Pecans with Egg White
Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Beat the egg whites with mixer until frothy.
Large Sheet Pan (with edges)
- Spread out the candied pecans on sheet pan during baking. Edges keep the candied nuts from falling off the pan.
Spatula
- Stir and flip the sugared pecans during the baking process.
Parchment Paper
- Cool sugared pecans on parchment paper.
How to Make Copycat Mall Nuts:
Instructions:
- Beat an egg white until foamy; add pecans and coat with the egg white.
- Mix together sugar, cinnamon and salt and add to the pecans.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet, and cook for 45 minutes in a 300 degree F oven. Every 15 minutes, give the nuts a toss on the pan. Cool, eat, repeat.
For the full recipe for candied nuts, scroll to the bottom of this post.
If you get the Christmas baking bug, your oven might be prime real estate. If that’s the case, you should try our Crock Pot Glazed Pecans.
Notes About Cinnamon Roasted Pecans:
- These candied pecans are delicious, or try swapping the pecans for mixed nuts.
- Beat the egg white at high speed to get it light, airy and foamy.
- Spray the sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Be sure to stir the cinnamon roasted pecans every 15 minutes while cooking so they don’t stick together.
- Make these Bavarian nuts ahead of time, and freeze in an air-tight container or bag for up to 2 months.
- Did you know you can make these in the crock pot? See our recipe here for Slow Cooker Glazed Nuts.
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Cinnamon Glazed Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Beat egg white until foamy; add pecans and stir until coated.
- Mix salt, cinnamon and sugar together.
- Add cinnamon mixture to coated pecans, and mix well.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes; stirring the nuts every 15 minutes and at the end (3 times total).
- Cool on parchment paper.
Notes
- These candied pecans are delicious, or try swapping the pecans for mixed nuts.
- Beat the egg white at high speed to get it light, airy and foamy.
- Spray the sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Be sure to stir the cinnamon roasted pecans every 15 minutes while cooking so they don't stick together.
- Make these Bavarian nuts ahead of time, and freeze in an air-tight container or bag for up to 2 months.
- Did you know you can make these in the crock pot? See our recipe here for Slow Cooker Glazed Nuts.
Nutrition
These look delicious! I’ll be making them tonight!
If the cooking time is 45 minutes and we stir the nuts every 15 minutes, we stir them twice, not three times.
The third time is at the end of the 45 minutes! Thanks for pointing this out, we clarified in the recipe.