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Vanilla Rum Pecans
- 2 cups whole pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2-3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toss the pecans with the melted butter and dark brown sugar. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil and roast for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nuts are glazed and slightly browned.
Remove the nuts from the oven and toss with the vanilla, rum and cinnamon. Be careful, since the vanilla and rum contain alcohol. Return the nuts to the oven for another three or four minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool completely before using. Store in a sealed container or Ziploc bag. These nuts are great for snacking at any time.
TIP: If you don't keep such things as Southern Comfort or dark rum around the pantry, you can buy more economical miniatures in most of the larger liquor stores.
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