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These praline pecans are some of the easiest snacks you will ever make. They are a Southern classic the whole family will love. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

One of my all-time favorite candies to make during the holiday season is Praline Pecans. You won't need a candy thermometer for making this easy recipe!

I love making these all times of the year, but during the holidays, this pecan praline recipe makes the perfect treat for gift baskets, appetizers for a party, or just a snack while you are watching your favorite Christmas movie.

Now, these are a little different than your Southern Pecan Pralines made with heavy whipping cream, corn syrup, butter, and granulated sugar. A lot of people just call these candied pecans but they have the flavor of a Praline.

This post was originally published on December 11, 2015, but has recently been updated.

How to Make Praline Pecans

You only need a few ingredients when you are making this Praline Pecans recipe. All of these are pantry ingredients you should have on hand (if you stocked it as I told you to — here's the free printable fall pantry checklist).

If you keep these on hand, then you can make them any time of year. But for me, I love making these for the Christmas holidays.

The first thing to do is mix the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.

In another bowl, mix an egg white, and water. Mix that and then, in a large bowl, combine pecans with egg white and water.

Then toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat all the pecans well.

Now, line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper (please do not forget this step. You will thank me later). You do not want them sticking to the bottom of the pan. Pour out your pecan halves on this tray in a single layer and put them in a preheated 250-degree oven.

You will bake them for one hour. Every 15 minutes, pull them out and stir them with a wooden spoon. It will look yucky as they bake but don't give up. These crunchy pecans will turn out amazing and delicious.

Once they come out, mix one last time and let the sugars harden on the nuts. Let them cool to room temperature.

Once they do, you can store the candied pecans in mason jars, or serve them just like we did — in a bowl on a beautiful napkin. The best place to serve them is over a big bowl of ice cream!

The first time you make these candied nuts, they will become a yearly favorite treat. The whole family will LOVE them. This is a favorite recipe that will cure any sweet tooth craving you might be having.

Looking for more snack ideas? Check out these delicious recipes!

• Pumpkin Pie Dip
• Southern Pecan Pralines
• Easy Chocolate No Bake Cookies
• On the Go Granola Pouches
• Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas

Do you have a favorite pecan recipe?