Buttered Rum Glazed Pecans are a quick, tasty holiday treat! Place some in decorative jars and give as gits or serve them on a holiday treats table. I’ve seen several recipes for spiced pecans. Lots of them looked great, but many of them called for cloves, pumpkin spice or egg whites. I’m not a fan of cloves or pumpkin and I wasn’t sure about the need for egg whites. So, what do you do when you don’t find just what you’re looking for? You create your own recipe!
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It’s Day 5 and we are sharing Holiday Party Food Ideas!
These make a great snack item for a holiday treats table and they are very easy to put together.
Ingredients for Buttered Rum Glazed Pecans
- Pecans
- Salt, Sugar, Cinnamon
- Spiced Rum, Butter, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract

Buttered Rum Glazed Pecans
Buttered Rum Glazed Pecans are tasty snack item for a holiday treat. They're easy to make, sure to be enjoyed.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pecans halved
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbs Sugar
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
Glaze:
- 2 Tbs Spiced Rum
- 1 Tbs Butter
- 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
Instructions
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spread the pecan halves on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 7-8 minutes. Check for browning at 6 minutes.
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Combine salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
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While the pecans are baking, combine glaze ingredients in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
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Remove pecans from oven and add them to the liquid mixture in sauce pan. Stir to coat the pecans.
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Add the pecans to the dry mixture and stir until the mixture coats the pecans.
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Place on baking sheet to cool.
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Store in an air tight container. Can be stored for up to two weeks.
They could also be place in decorative jars and given as gifts for your guests or to take along to give as a hostess gift.
These are quick and easy and full of flavor. With all of the more time consuming dishes we serve at our holiday parties, it’s great to also have an easy, make ahead snack that’s sure to be enjoyed!
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Marie InteriorFrugalista says
You had me at spiced rum! These sound delicious and would be a nice change from my usual nuts & bolts. Pinned 🙂
Debra says
I could make this recipe all year round for a tasty snack.
leanna says
Oh my goodness Beverly. I am allergic to both chocolate and food colouring so my personal treats are limited. But oh these will be deadly, what a fantastic flavour combo.
Nikki from Tikkido says
YUM! What an amazing snack, full of festive winter flavors. I can’t wait to give this a try. Definitely not waiting for a party–I want them all to myself. 😉
Carlee - Cooking With Carlee says
Pecans are my favorite, especially if they are candied. These look absolutely amazing!
Marie | DIY Adulation says
Yes! I’m all about sugary nuts… so much so that I make my family stop at the stalls every time we go to a fair. Lol. Can’t wait to try out your recipe at home!
Jenny says
I just saw these at the store the other day and thought they looked delicious, but now with your recipe I can make them. These would be perfect for Christmas!
lexi@that fit fam says
love the idea of making these as take along gifts! they look & sound so good!
Wanda | From House To Home says
We always have nuts for snacks at Christmas. This recipe will definitely take them up a notch!
Super Mom - No Cape! says
I’d have to make a double batch, if I was making them for a party because everyone would be munching on them beforehand. 🙂
Melissa says
Every year for the holidays i make praline pecans for the familt but this year i tried your rum pecans and it was super easy and taSted great my family members love them thanks fir sharing this recipe. Melissa
Beverly says
That’s great! I’m delighted your family enjoyed these! Thank you.