Salted Butter Roasted Pecans (+ VIDEO!)
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These Salted Butter Roasted Pecans are the ultimate two-ingredient snack! Made with just salted butter and pecans, they’re roasted to perfection, bringing out the wonderful buttery, nutty, slightly salty, and sweet notes. They’re quick, easy, and a seriously irresistible savory snack for any occasion!
Here’s what one of our readers had to say!
About The Recipe
With our busy schedule, snacks have become essential! Our usual go-to snack is a family favorite – Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans. But, with all the baking we’ve been up to lately, from our Holiday Nut Cake, Danish Wedding Cookies, and Pecan Sticky Buns, we needed a break from all the sugary treats.
We created this recipe a few years ago as kind of a last minute snack to take along to a dinner party. (My mom never shows up anywhere without food.😂)We had a small amount of salted butter and some pecans leftover from an early version of our Cowboy Cookies. It was kind of a light bulb moment. We melted the butter, stirred it into the pecans, and popped it in the oven. Our new favorite (and easiest) snack was born!
If you love salty snacks or just need a simple addition to your charcuterie boards, this simple recipe is everything you need!
What Makes These Roasted Pecans So Good?
- Quick and Easy. This recipe is incredibly simple and can be prepared in 20 minutes or less, making it the perfect snack for busy schedules or when you’re in a rush!
- Irresistible Flavor. The combination of buttery, salty, nutty, and slightly sweet notes in these roasted pecans create an absolutely DELICIOUS flavor that will always leave you wanting more.
- Versatile. Not only are these pecans a delicious snack, they can also be added to salads, served alongside breakfast, stirred into ice cream, or even given as a homemade holiday gift.
- Naturally Gluten-Free with a Vegan Option. This recipe is a great gluten-free snack, as well as easily adjustable for those on a plant-based diet!
These reasons make these roasted pecans an ideal choice for anyone seeking a seriously delicious, oh-so convenient, and versatile snack option!
Watch How To Make These Super Simple Roasted Pecans:
Ingredients You Need
- Pecan Halves – There’s nothing better than the sweet butteriness of pecans, and this recipes really accentuates that.
- Melted Salted Butter – It’s so nice to have perfectly salted pecans without the graininess of salt getting in the way.
How To Make Butter Roasted Pecans (In Two Simple Steps!)
Step 1: Mix
In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecan halves and butter. Stir to coat the pecans thoroughly.
Step 2: Bake
Pour the pecans into a greased sheet pan. Bake at 325℉ for 12-15 minutes. Let cool before eating.
How To Tell When The Pecans Are Done Roasting
It can be a little difficult to decide between not done enough and burned with these pecans, as the color doesn’t change very much from the minute you put them in to the minute you take them out. Don’t worry though! If you bake them for 12-15 minutes, they will be absolutely perfect!
You can also tell if they are cooked by smell! There should be a slightly sweet, nutty fragrance when you open the oven. If the pecans are burned, the smell will be very strong.
Don’t Be Afraid To Add A Little Spice!
While butter roasted pecans on their own are absolutely delicious, there is a simple way to add something a little extra special.
Mix in your favorite seasonings. I cannot recommend this ENOUGH! From Everything Bagel Seasoning, Honey Sriracha Seasoning, even Garlic and Herb Seasoning. Whatever you like, just sprinkle it in immediately after roasting to have that extra POP of flavor!
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Happy baking!
xo, Caylie
Salted Butter Roasted Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325℉.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecan halves and melted butter.
- Stir to coat thoroughly.
- Pour onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until toasted.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
Watch How To Make This Recipe Below!
Notes + Tips!
- Looking for a vegan treat? Use your favorite vegan butter in this recipe.
- If you don’t have salted butter, you can use unsalted butter and add some sea salt after baking!
- Almost any nut can be used. You can also do a blend of them.
- Keep an eye on these while they’re in the oven! You don’t want them to burn.
- Do not eat these pecans while they’re hot. They’re much better at room temperature.
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These are so delicious! A dear lady gave me this recipe 35 years ago, but I hadn’t made them in many years, until a week ago. They are so addicting! I just took a whole pound out of the oven! I’m giving them for gifts, along with some Christmas cookies.
Hi, Kathy! I’m so glad you like them! And I’m so happy they brought back wonderful memories! They are among our favorites as well. We always keep some on hand.