Chocolate Pecan Chewies

CHOCOLATE PECAN CHEWIES
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
2 2/3 cups chopped pecans
3 egg whites at room temperature
Pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper 
or silicone liners.
Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl. Add pecans 
and stir to combine well.
In a mixing bowl, using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg 
whites until foamy, add salt and vanilla,
and beat to soft peaks; do not allow mixture to get stiff or dry.
Gently fold egg whites into the confectioners' sugar mixture, using a 
rubber spatula, until thoroughly combined.
Using a spoon, drop batter onto a cookie sheet (12 to a sheet).
Bake for approximately 10 minutes.
Makes 24 large cookies.
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