Swedish Nuts

This recipe for sweet Swedish nuts uses pecans. Great for gifting at Christmas to any nut lovers in your life!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan by placing pan in the oven. Evenly spread coated nuts over melted butter in pan.

Step 3

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!

Step 4

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.