Gingersnap Pecans Brown Sugar (Print Version)

Pecans coated in ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar, and molasses for a crunchy, spiced treat.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 2 pounds raw pecan halves
02 - 2 teaspoons unsulfured molasses
03 - 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
08 - 1/4 cup water

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil coated with non-stick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, light brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground white pepper, and water until smooth.
03 - Add pecan halves to the bowl and toss thoroughly until the nuts are fully coated with the spiced molasses mixture.
04 - Spread coated pecans in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
05 - Bake for 1 hour, stirring the pecans every 20 minutes to prevent clustering and ensure uniform baking.
06 - Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow pecans to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.

# Notes:

01 - For the crispiest texture, spread pecans out in a single layer and stir at each interval to prevent sticking.