Pecan Meringues

2 large egg whites
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Beat egg whites until stiff (standing in peaks). Fold in sugar and nuts. Add vanilla. Drop by teaspoonful onto a well-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325° for about 18 minutes, or until meringues are set and their peaks lightly browned. Remove the cookie sheet from oven and place on a rack to cool for ten minutes. Then lift meringues gently from the sheet with a spatula. Makes 20.

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