I a small bowl, beat the egg whites, water and vanilla with an electric beater until soft peaks form.
Mix in the pecan halves and stir well with a rubber spatula. Make sure they are completely covered. You want them wet. Set aside.
Combine the sugar, cinnamon and salt in a gallon sized ziplock bag. With a slotted spoon, spoon in the pecan halves, seal the bag and shake it like you mean it :-) Make sure the pecans are completely covered in sugar.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a baking slip mat. (slip mats are so fabulous!!)
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes so the nuts don't burn and cook evenly. Cool completely.
Notes
You can make this recipe with any nuts you like! Also… if you want a "lighter" flavor, just omit the cinnamon :-) You could even add in some orange juice and zest as a replacement. YUM.
Recipe by Vixen's Kitchen at https://www.vixenskitchen.com/cinnamon-sugared-candied-pecans/