Nutkins

2 egg whites

1 Cup confectioners` sugar -- sifted

1 Cup pecans -- finely chopped

1/2 Teaspoon vanilla

Beat egg whites until they form stiff wet, not dry peaks. Fold in sugar and nuts. Add vanilla. Drop by teaspoonful onto a well-greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes before lifting from cookie sheet with spatula.