Delicious Gingersnap Pecans Recipe for Holiday Snacking
Delight your taste buds this holiday season with our Delicious Gingersnap Pecans Recipe for Holiday Snacking. These spiced, crunchy pecans are a festive treat that fills your home with the warm aroma of ginger and cinnamon. Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or as a charming gift for friends and family, this easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. The combination of sweet brown sugar, zesty spices, and rich molasses creates a mouthwatering snack that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed on their own, as a dessert topping, or mixed into festive party bags, these gingersnap pecans are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pecans
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine molasses, light brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground white pepper, and water. Stir until well blended.
- Add the pecans to the mixture and toss until fully coated.
- Spread the coated pecans evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg