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Pecan Puffs

By: Leslie Link-Terry 
"I just had to share my mom's recipe for these drop cookies. The light-as-a-cloud taste is simply heavenly."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 5-8 minutes. Fold in vanilla and pecans. Drop by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 200 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until firm to the touch. Store in airtight container.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by Mothersweetness   view full review
These cookies taste wonderful! They literally melt in your mouth. Be prepared to make multiple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by Lindsey146   view full review
Was looking for a way to use the egg whites left over from making pie filling. Hate Waste!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by Melynda   view full review
Made a test batch tonight. Didnt have pecans, but used slivered almond, and french vanilla....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2011 by GEMX2   view full review
I wished this recipe said "Room temperature Eggs" because apparently, that will make the stiff...

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