PECAN PUFFS

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I just had to share my mom's recipe for these drop cookies. The light-as-a-cloud taste is simply heavenly. -Leslie Link-Terry, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, 5-8 minutes. Fold in vanilla and pecans. Drop by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 225° for 50-55 minutes or until firm to the touch. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.