Name: Candied Tahini Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups pecan halves; 1 tablespoon sourdough discard; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg white; 1 cup maple sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch fine salt

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November 20, 2025

5 minutes

super easy

4 cups

Afterglow Sweets

Recipe: Tahini Toffee Sourdough Candied Pecans

⭐️ The Party Snack That Tastes Like Gourmet Toffee

These sourdough candied pecans are little clusters of joy that make people smile before they even know why 🤎✨

There is something almost magical about these sourdough candied pecans. You mix a scoop of discard with brown butter, maple sugar and tahini, and somehow it turns into this glossy, crunchy coating that tastes like sweet toffee and cozy halva at the same time. Every batch cools into little candy clusters that people reach for without thinking. Then they take a bite and instantly pause. A long oh wow in the best way. Compliments start flying. Jaws drop. Someone always leans in and whispers what did you put in these.

And the best part. No one ever guesses the secret ingredient. Sourdough discard. The thing we usually try to find any excuse to use up suddenly becomes the star of the snack table. It makes the coating snap in this perfect way and adds a warm tang that balances all the sweetness. It is the tiny twist that makes these taste bakery level but still homemade. Like something you would gift in a jar or serve at a cozy holiday party.

These pecans bring out the smiles. The good ones. The oh my gosh where did you get these ones. They turn into the snack that disappears first and the recipe everyone asks for. Make a batch for a gathering or eat them warm right off the tray while they cool. Either way you will feel it.

That sweet little moment of joy that only really good homemade treats can give.

💛 Why You’ll Love These Tahini Sourdough Candied Pecans

✨ Crunchy candy glow
Every pecan gets a glossy maple coating that cools into perfect little sweet clusters.

🤎 Warm tahini magic
That cozy halva flavor everyone loves but no one can quite place.

🍁 Sourdough surprise
The discard gives the coating a perfect snap and brings compliments you will hear all night.

😍 Party perfect
The snack bowl empties fast and people always ask for the recipe.

🎁 Gift worthy
Fill a jar and it instantly looks like a gourmet treat.

⭐️ Baker’s Secret

Here’s the fun part. Once you try these, you realize there are a hundred little ways to make them your own. The sourdough discard is your superpower. It gives the coating that perfect glossy snap, which means you can start switching up flavors without ever losing the crunch. Add a swirl of tahini or a splash of espresso. Try maple sugar or brown sugar, or even a tiny bit of molasses for deeper caramel. Fold in chocolate chips while they’re warm or sprinkle a flavored sugar on top. You can build your own signature batch just by changing one cozy little ingredient. This is the recipe that lets you play and still tastes bakery-perfect every time.

🍪✨ Keep ‘Em Fresh: Storing Tips

These sourdough candied pecans stay crunchy and perfect for 7 to 10 days at room temperature.

Store them in:

a jar with a tight lid
a sealed container
a zip bag with extra air pressed out

Do not refrigerate. Cold air softens the candy coating.

If you’re taking them to a party, they travel beautifully. Just keep them in an airtight jar and avoid leaving them in a warm car for long. Room temp is perfect. They stay crisp, glossy, and totally irresistible.

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Ingredients

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	2 cups pecan halves (250 g)
	¼ cup sourdough discard (50 g)
	2 tablespoons brown butter (30 g butter before browning)
	½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
	2 tablespoons maple sugar (30 g)
	1 tablespoon maple syrup (20 g)
	1 tablespoon tahini (15 g)
	½ teaspoon cinnamon
	¼ teaspoon salt
	½ teaspoon Mexican vanilla
	⅓ to ½ cup white chocolate chips (60 to 80 g)
	flaky sea salt for topping

Nutritional Information

180 Calories

11g Carbs

2g Protein

15g Fat

8g Sugar

Directions

1.

Brown the butter

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until it turns golden and nutty. Cool 5–10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes.

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2.

Make the latte caramel

Whisk together: discard, brown butter, brown sugar, maple sugar, maple syrup, espresso powder, salt, Mexican vanilla, optional molasses.

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3.

Coat Pecans

Add pecans. Toss to shine.

Pecans coated in a glossy tahini maple toffee mixture before baking.

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4.

Bake

Spread on parchment. Bake at 300°F for 18 minutes. Stir. Bake 10 to 12 more minutes.

Glossy maple toffee coated pecans spread on a baking sheet before going into the oven.

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5.

Optional chocolate finish

Move hot pecans to clean bowl. Add chocolate chips. Fold gently. Pour back onto parchment.

candied pecans with a sandy maple toffee coating after mixed with white chocolate chips

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6.

Cool & Finish

Flaky salt. Separate clusters. Let cool and crisp.

Close-up shot of candied tahini pecans on a wooden board with sweet crumbs scattered for a cozy, rustic look.

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Notes

These pecans are officially dangerous. The tahini brings warm halva vibes, the maple sugar adds that sparkly crunch, and the sourdough gives the coating this glossy little snap that tastes way fancier than it should. Every batch cools into perfect little candy clusters that absolutely disappear at parties. Make a double batch if you love your guests… or hide a secret stash if you love yourself more. 🤎✨