SWEDISH NUTS II

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I make these wonderful sweet nuts using pecans every year for Christmas. They are a true delight, especially if you are a lover of nuts. If pecans aren't your forte, substitute walnuts. Happy Holidays!

Provided by Joanie Critchlow

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound pecan halves
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Melt butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan by placing pan in the oven. Evenly spread coated nuts over melted butter in pan.
  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

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