Cocktail Orange Pecans

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb butter
• 3 tablespoons orange liqueur (cointreau or grand marnier)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
• 1 1/2 lbs pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300°.
• 2 in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in liqueur and orange zest; stir until blended.
• 3 remove the pan from heat, add in the pecans, and toss to coat well.
• 4 spread the nuts evenly on a large baking sheet and toast in the oven, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes, tossing the nuts from time to time.
• 5 drain on paper towels, sprinkle salt on top; let cool completely, and serve in crystal bowls with cocktails.