Candy-Coated Pecans
These sugary pecans are wonderful served at a cocktail party, in a lunchbox or with a simple cheese-and-fruit plate.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
Cooking Directions:
- Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and milk in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; add pecan halves. Stir until pecans are evenly coated.
- Spread on wax paper to cool, separating pecan; cool completely before serving.
- If pecans are not for immediate use, store them in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Makes 2 cups.