Pecan Poppers

• 4 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• ¼ cup Evan Williams Bourbon
• 2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 4 cups pecan halves (about 1 lb.)

Combine all ingredients except pecans in large saucepan. Simmer to blend, then bring to boil over medium heat. Boil three minutes stirring constantly. Stir in pecans. Toss to coat well. Spread nuts in single layer in jelly roll pan. Bake 45 - 60 minutes until nuts are crisp. Cool. Store in airtight container.