PECAN PANCAKES WITH BUTTER PECAN SYRUP

2 cups dry pancake mix
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Water and egg as called for in the mix directions
Note: For the oil called for in the mix, use melted butter.
In a small bowl, mix the nuts, spices, and extract together until the nuts are covered with spices. Prepare the pancake mix as directed on the package. Stir in the nut mixture, stirring no more than needed. Cook per the directions on the package.

BUTTER PECAN SYRUP
2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Mix the sugar, water and corn syrup together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring as needed. Add the butter, extract, and nuts and stir. Serve hot.
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