With the fast approach of the holiday season having the larder well stocked with drinks and snacks for drop-in guests is a must, not to mention a great way to treat yourself after a long day of shopping, decorating, or trimming the tree. Here is a recipe that is quick and easy and always a hit. Watch your guests as they reach for a couple. They'll pop them into their mouths expecting the traditional pecan, but instead will make satisfying yummy sounds, and reach for more. This is usually followed by, "Boy these are good," a note of surprise in their voice. It never fails. I served these with drinks before dinner and the Rams game yesterday and they elicited the usual response.
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| Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Measure out 4 cups of pecans and place into a large bowl. |
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| Melt 1/2 cup butter in a medium saucepan and add: 4 teaspoons Worchestershire Sauce 1 Tablespoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin Mix well. |
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| Drizzle melted butter and seasonings over pecans and toss to coat. |
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| Sprinkle pecans with 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar. Toss again. |
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| When completely coated with seasonings and sugar, pour onto rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring periodically to assume uniform toasting. |
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| When toasted, remove from oven and pour onto paper towels to allow excess butter to be absorbed. Cool. Store in airtight containers. |
Bet you can't eat just one!
