Swedish Nuts II Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

2 egg whites

1 cup white sugar

1 pinch salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pound pecan halves

½ cup butter

Methods :

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat egg whites until soft peaks begin to form. Add sugar, salt and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form and turn glossy. Fold in nuts and coat well with the egg white mixture.

Step 3

Melt butter in a 9×13 inch baking pan by placing pan in the oven. Evenly spread coated nuts over melted butter in pan.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring and turning nuts about every 8 minutes, or until butter no longer remains in pan. Place hot nuts on foil and allow to cool. May be stored in an airtight container for several weeks!