Pecandies (Candied Pecans)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz. pecans (about 2 cups)

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

• Combine egg white, water, and vanilla and beat until slightly foamy.
• Add pecans to egg white mixture and coat well.
• Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg in a plastic bag.
• Lift pecans out of egg white mixture with a slotted spoon and put into bag; shake to coat well.
• Pour pecans onto baking sheet lined with parchment, greased foil, or a silpat; spread out evenly.
• BAKE at 300ºF for 15 minutes, then stir, then bake an additional 10 minutes.
• Let cool, and serve!

NOTES:

• Great on salads or as a snack.
• Be careful, they are very difficult to stop eating once you start!!!
• If you double the recipe, bake for a total of 40 minutes, stirring at 15 minutes into the baking, again at another 10 minutes, and finish baking for the remaining 10 minutes.
• Perfect for Christmas gift treats! (My family begged for more one Christmas).