Praline Pecans and Cranberry Mix

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250 F and grease a 13x9" baking pan, set aside. Cover large baking sheet with heavy duty foil, set aside.

2. 2

   Spread pecans in single layer on prepared baking pan.

3. 3

   Combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter in small microwavable bowl and microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir.

4. 4

   Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute or until boiling rapidly.

5. 5

   Stir in vanilla and baking soda until well blended.

6. 6

   Drizzle mixture evenly over pecan halves and stir until evenly coated.

7. 7

   Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes with a wooden spoon.

8. 8

   IMMEDIATELY transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet, spreading pecans evenly over foil with lightly greased spatula.

9. 9

   Cool completely. Break apart with wooden spoon.

10. 10

    Combine pecans with cranberries in large bowl.

11. 11

    Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also divide between cute cellophane gift bags and twist tie to seal.