Instructions: Spray a cookie sheet or large baking pan with oil, set aside.

Mix nuts, cranberries, and spices.

Use a large pot over medioum heat, add 1 pound (about 4 cups)

confectioners sugar. Immediately add rum and stir well. Bring to a simmer and add nut mixture, stirring constantly. If nuts arent completely coated with mixture, add a little water. When nuts are coated, add remaining sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately empty mix onto cookie sheet, spreading as thinly as possible.

Cool. break apart and taste for seasoning; sprinkle with more spices to taste. Store in a tin.

Makes 6 cups or 36 servings.

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