Candied Cinnamon Pecans Copycat Outback Steakhouse

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This recipe was taken from the recipelink website. these pecans are an ingredient found in the blue cheese chopped salad served at outback steakhouse restaurants. (see recipe #167118 for a copy cat version of that salad)

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Steps

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Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces.

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Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar.

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Toss pecans with melted butter , then with the cinnamon / sugar mixture , tossing well to ensure a thorough coating.

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Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes , until sugar is caramelized.

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Remove the baking sheet from the oven , slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool , and set aside.

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Ingredients

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pecans, cinnamon, dark brown sugar, butter