Sweet Crunchy Nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 275 degrees.
2. 2
   Have a 15-1/2 X 10-1/2 inch jelly roll pan ready.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites in a large bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted.
4. 4
   Gradually add sugar, beating until whites are stiff and glossy.
5. 5
   Stir in butter; add nuts and toss to coat well.
6. 6
   Spread in ungreased pan.
7. 7
   Bake 1 hour or until meringue is dry, stirring every 15 minutes to separate nuts.
8. 8
   Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
9. 9
   Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 months.
10. 10
    (If they last that long!).