Nuts (Swedish Nuts II

By Floridaberry

Great a five star

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pound pecan halves
• 1/2 cup butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F)

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.

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

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!