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August 8, 2011
Spiced Swedish Nuts
Snacks & Appetizers
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
30 minutes“Leftover egg yolks make great Chinese egg drop soup. Just simmer 4 cups chicken broth, then add 1/2 cup chopped green onions. Beat the yolks slightly and drizzle into the hot soup, stirring, until set.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 pound pecan halves
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 tablespoons margarine
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet. Toast until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar, salt and chili powder while beating.
3
Gently stir toasted pecan halves into egg white mixture.
4
Melt margarine in a medium baking sheet. Spread pecan mixture evenly over margarine. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes.
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Save cleanup time by toasting the pecans in the same baking pan you plan to use in step 4.
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