1/2 cups pecans 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tsp. bourbon (optional) 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped Pinch sea salt 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

1)In a medium heated pan, combine oil and pecans and toast for 1-2 minutes. 2)Combine pecans and brown sugar into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. If using, add the bourbon, then vanilla, butter, vanilla seeds, and salt and pulse again until mixture is smooth. 3)Place into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (24 hours at most). Let soften before using.