Sugared Pecans

I made a batch of these sugared pecans and had forgotten how good they are! I usually make them around the holidays and give them as gifts,

but I was putting together a basket for a friend and thought this would be a great addition! When I make them at the holiday, I always have to hide them as everyone likes to walk by and grab a handful. Before I know it they have all had three handfuls each and the gift is gone!

INGREDIENTS
2 egg whites
1/2 tablespoon of water
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pound pecan halves
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS
Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees. Grease a baking sheet and set aside. In a mixing bowl whip together egg whites, water and vanilla until frothy. (I like to use my immersion blender). In a separate bowl mix together sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add pecans to egg whites mix well coating all of the pecans with the mixture. Toss the pecans into the sugar mixture and coat well. Spread the nuts onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Watch the last fifteen minutes of baking to not over bake them. The coating on the pecans should be dry. Remove from oven, let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy,