To Do Tarts

1. 1

   Combine the pecans, sugar, zest, and stale bread in the container of a food processor or blender and spin until very fine.

2. 2

   Be cautious about overheating the nuts or they will be greasy.

3. 3

   Gently fold the stiff egg white into the nut dough to lighten it.

4. 4

   Shape into small balls (about 1/4 ounce or the size of a cherry tomato) and bake on a buttered sheet in an oven preheated to 325F (160C).

5. 5

   for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

6. 6

   The cookies can be flattened with the tines of a fork before baking, if desired.

7. 7

   A pinch of plain or cinnamon sugar can be dropped over each cookie before baking as well, but do not make too sweet.

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