Tipsy Party Pecans

These are a staple at any true Southerner's party. I've been making these for almost 20 years and everyone loves them and requests the recipe, so I decided to share it with you so I wouldn't have to keep making copies. I can just send them to Zaar!

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  whiskey (good quality!)
• 2  tablespoons Tabasco sauce (or more if you like hot & spicy)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4  cups pecan halves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients except pecans in large saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly,.
4. Boil for 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in pecans and toss well to coat.
6. Spread pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
7. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until nuts are crisp, stirring occasionally.
8. Cool. Store in airtight container.