Pecan Candy Recipe with Condensed Milk, the Easiest Candied Pecans to Make

If you love sweet, crunchy treats but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this pecan candy recipe is for you. Made with condensed milk and just a few simple ingredients, these candied pecans come together fast and taste rich, buttery, and perfectly caramelized. They’re great for snacking, gifting, or topping desserts.

Easy Pecan Candy Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves

  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, mix the condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. Add pecans and stir until fully coated.

  4. Spread pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet.

  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden and sticky.

  6. Let cool completely — they will crisp up as they set.

✨ Tip: Break apart once cooled and store in an airtight container.

Perfectly sweet, crunchy, and dangerously easy to make!