Sugared Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
2 egg whites (room temperature)
1 c. sugar
dash of salt
3 c. pecan halves

Preparation

Melt butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and salt, beating until very stiff.
Fold in pecans.
Spread pecan mixture in prepared pan. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until mixture is browned and all butter is absorbed, stirring at 10 minute intervals to coat evenly.
Remove to waxed paper while still warm; cool completely. Store pecans in an airtight container.
Yield: about 3 1/2 cups.