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Candied Pecans and Cranberries Snack Mix

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by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Nov 8, 2017
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No joke, these candied pecans are basically magic: We’re talking just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to prep. Coated in sugar, butter and cinnamon and mixed with dried cranberries, they’re a perfect in-a-pinch hostess gift that will get you invited back time and time again. Great for party favors, too!

Candied Pecans and Cranberries Snack Mix

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat pecans, sugar and butter over medium heat 8 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar has melted and pecans are coated. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon; stir again to combine.
  • Step 
    3
    Transfer nuts to sheet pan; separate with fork. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break apart nuts if needed.
  • Step 
    4
    Mix with cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

310 Calories
21g Total Fat
2g Protein
28g Total Carbohydrate
24g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
110mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
24g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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