Candied Pecans

This is an easy, tasty snack that will make your house smell amazing!  Caution: They are deadly good.  You can make half a batch in case you don't want too many around the house.  They make a great gift, too, but you won't want to share them.

2 lbs. pecans
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water

Mix together in a small bowl: (you can play with the spices – add more or less to taste)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp+ cinnamon
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp cardamom
½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 stick butter

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and water with a whisk until frothy.  Add nuts & stir.  Add sugar & spice mixture & stir.

Pour on to one or two parchment lined cookie sheets.  Divide the butter into tiny pieces & put over nuts. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  Cool.  Devour.