Swedish Nuts II

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!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.
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!