Lyn Bates' Frosted Pecans

4cupspecans
2.egg whites
1cuplight brown sugar
1/4cupbutter
1/4teaspoonsalt

Melt butter in a shallow 9"x13" pan. Beat egg whites very stiff; gradually add salt and sugar. When thick and smooth, add pecans and mix until coated. Drop by spoonfuls into melted butter. Bake 1 hour at 300, stirring every 10 minutes until nuts are separated and lightly brown.

Cool and put in airtight containers. Will keep for several weeks.



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