Praline Kisses

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, 2 teaspoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Fold in vanilla and pecans.
4. 4
   Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 225° for 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Turn oven off; cool cookies in oven at least 1 hour.
6. 6
   Do not open oven door!
7. 7
   Yields 3 1/2 dozen.