Sweet Spicy Pecans

Sweet Spicy Pecans are one of those snacks you just keep coming back for more! Great on their own or toss them into a a trail mix or salad.

Every salad could use something crunchy so you most definitely could switch out the toasted pecans for these ones in my Shredded Brussel Sprouts Salad. It would also be a great addition to this Pomegranate Avocado Salad. Of course you could also serve these Easy Rolls or No Knead Artisan Bread along side them.

Spicy Snack

Sometimes nuts can be bland on their own.  I got this recipe a few years ago from my friend Kirsten.  She came to visit us and knew my husband liked spicy things.  She brought these nuts and was smart enough to bring along a recipe card because he couldn’t stop eating them!

How To Make Sweet and Spicy Pecans

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl mix together sugar and salt.  Set aside.
• In a medium microwavable bowl heat honey and cayenne powder together for 20 seconds or until honey is really liquified.
• Toss pecans into honey and stir until completely coated.
• Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes.
• Cool for 5 minutes and then sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat.  Cool completely in a single layer so they don’t get stuck together.
• Store in an airtight container.

Other recipes you may like!

• Garlic Parmesan Chicken
• Roasted Tomatoes and Burrata Dip
• Best Mashed Potatoes
• Homemade Mac and Cheese
• Quick and Easy Breadsticks recipe by Handmade Farmhouse

Sweet and Spicy Pecans Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com

A perfect snack or wonderful addition to any salad.

No ratings yet

Print Pin

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• ▢ 1/4 Cup Honey
• ▢ 3/4-1 tsp Cayenne Powder
• ▢ 10-16 oz Pecan Halves

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl mix together sugar and salt.  Set aside.
• In a medium microwavable bowl heat honey and cayenne powder together for 20 seconds or until honey is really liquified.
• Toss pecans into honey and stir until completely coated.
• Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes.
• Cool for 5 minutes and then sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat.  Cool completely in a single layer so they don't get stuck together.
• Store in an airtight container.

Tried this recipe?Mention and tag @mynameissnickerdoodle!

*Originally posted January 2015 and updated December 2025.