Frosted Pecan Bites

44 Reviews

“These frosted pecans are a festive snack for any holiday occasion.” - by Sara

Ingredients

1 pound pecan halves
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 pinch salt

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Original recipe yields 6 cups

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
Toast pecans for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
Fold sugar, salt and pecans into egg whites.
Increase oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Melt butter or margarine on a sheet pan.
Spread the nut mixture over pan and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
793 cal
40%

Fat
69.8 g
107%

Carbs
43.9 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (44)

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MS.CHRISTY

Jan. 25, 2004

"These need to be baked for about 1/2 the time. They were delicious but a little overbaked. Next time I will make sure to bake them for just 15 minutes...." See more"

FRIZZLEFRY

Dec. 20, 2005

"Simply amazing! I add some brown suger and cinnamon along with the white sugar and they are to die for. All the family devours them at the holildays. Thank you, thank you, thank you!..." See more"