Directions
- 1In a bowl, whisk together one egg white, one teaspoon of water, and one teaspoon of vanilla.
- 2Whip until stiff.
- 3Add four cups of unsalted pecans.
- 4Mix the pecans in the egg mixture.
- 5In a separate container, mix together one-fourth cup of sugar, three-fourths cup of brown sugar, one tablespoon of cinnamon, and one teaspoon of salt.
- 6Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- 7Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the pecans.
- 8Toss the pecans with your hands to coat evenly.
- 9Spread the candied pecans on a baking sheet.
- 10Bake at 300°F for about 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes.
- 11In another bowl, cream together two cups of butter and 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.
- 12Mix until smooth.
- 13Add vanilla and two ounces of rum.
- 14Mix for one minute.
- 15Add 4 1/2 cups of flour and one teaspoon of salt.
- 16Mix on speed 4 until combined.
- 17Add 1 1/2 cups of the candied pecans.
- 18Scoop the dough into 1-ounce balls onto a baking sheet.
- 19Bake at 350°F for 7-10 minutes, until lightly golden brown on the bottom.
- 20Toss the cooled cookies in powdered sugar and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups unsalted pecans
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups butter
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 cups ground candied pecans
Equipment
mixerwhiskbowlbaking sheet1 ounce scoop with a black handle
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