Herbed Nuts

A delicious and different gift idea from Christmas with Southern Living 2004. They only a take 20 to 25 minutes in the oven and once cooled can be put in a nice gift bag or jar for giving as a gift.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups pecan halves
• 2  cups cashews
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh rosemary
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh thyme
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl toss all ingredients together until well combined.
2. Spread on a large ungreased cookie sheet or jellyroll pan and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes; stirring evey 10 minutes.
3. Cool completely in pan, when cool store in an airtight container.