KRISTI'S SUGARED PECANS

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This recipe was given to me by a dear friend, Kristi Olivieri. She brought me in a bag of these to the office one day during the Holiday time. I shared them with the girls at the office and brought the rest home to my husband who absolutely loved them. Kristi says: "Great paired with a glass of wine. Also great for gift giving." Happy Holidays everyone!

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup butter
2 extra large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Bake pecans on cookie sheet for 30 minutes. Remove pecans from pan, and put butter on cookie sheet.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Melt butter on cookie sheet in oven.
  • Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly add sugar and salt, while continuing to beat. Beat until egg whites thicken. Fold in pecans.
  • Spread mixture evenly on the cookie sheet with butter. Bake in 300 degree F oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool pecans. Serve. Store in airtight container.

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