Swedish Nuts

2 lb. pecans
2 cups sugar
1/2 lb. margarine
Salt
4 egg whites

Spread pecans on cookie sheet. Salt lightly and bake 15-20 minutes at 250°. Remove pecans from cookie sheet. Melt margarine in a shallow pan.

Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the sugar. Stir nuts into the egg white mixture - coating well.

Place nuts into the melted margarine and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes. Store in a tightly covered container.





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