Pecan Clouds

This recipe uses just pecans, brown sugar, egg whites, and vanilla to deliver pecan cookies that will melt in your mouth.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 cups pecan halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

Step 2

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Drop mounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Turn off heat, and allow to remain in oven at least another 30 minutes, or until the centers of cookies are dry.