Christmas Pecan & Cranberry Snack Mix
(Makes 4 cups)

Use this recipe for a very fast holiday snack. Be adventuresome to create your own favorites by adding pretzel sticks, walnuts, wheat chex, etc. Have fun!

Ingredients:
   2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
   2 Tablespoons butter, melted
   1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, to taste
   1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
   1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
   1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
   1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed in your palm or between your fingers
   3 cups pecan halves
   1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (or substitute dried cherries)

Directions:
Stir together Worcestershire sauce, butter, and all spices. Add pecan halves and toss to coat.

Spread mixture on a cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes; stir every 5 minutes. Stir in the cranberries. Bake 5 minutes more or till the pecans are toasted. Spread on paper towels or a paper grocery sack to cool. Store in an airtight container (like a zip lock bag).

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