Pecan nuggets

Ingredients:

4 1/2 C. pecans, finely chopped
1 3/4 C. brown sugar, loosely scooped, not packed
1 C. finely grated coconut
1/4 tsp. salt
2 T. honey
4 large egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In large bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, coconut and salt.
Add honey, egg whites and vanilla extract. Blend by hand or with a rubber spatula just until ingredients hold together.
On a baking sheet lined with parchment baking paper or foil, drop batter by rounded tablespoons 1 inch apart.
Bake about 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Do not over-bake.
Cool completely on lined cookie sheet.
If cookies stick, peel paper or foil from cookies.
To store, layer cookies between fresh parchment paper in airtight container.