pecan nuggets
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Family and friends rave over this simple little treat. It's a slow baked pecan covered in a brown sugar meringue. Great for those large southern pecans but it's also good with any size pecan.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - large egg white, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups pecans, halved
How To Make pecan nuggets
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Step 1Preheat oven to 250º. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg white on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, then vanilla, continuing to beat until smooth.
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Step 2With a large spoon, gently stir in pecan pieces until well coated. Place individual pecans on foil covered cookie sheet. Pecans should not touch.
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Step 3Bake at 250º for 30 minutes. Turn oven off and let pecans stand in oven 30 additional minutes. Cool a few minutes before removing from foil.
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Category:
Nuts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
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