Cranberry Nut Chocolate Squares

My mom just bought me two new cookbooks for my birthday! YAY me!  So I thought I would crack the seal on one of my new books by making a simple treat for myself.  This recipe is great because it is very versitile especially if your a picky eater or have an allergy to something.  For example, you could substitue the nuts for raisins or you could substiute the corn syrup for peanut butter if you want a less sugary version.  I like to use this site called Allergies and Me to help me think of recipe ideas and help me when I'm substituting ingredients.  So enjoy this easy recipe and feel free to make any changes to satisfy your needs.

Cranberry Nut Chocolate Squares

20 Digestive cookies
3/4 Cups pecans, toasted and chopped
1/2 Cup dried cranberries
1/3 Cup butter
3 1/2 Oz. good-quality dark chocolate
3 Tbsp corn syrup

1) Line an 8in pan with tin foil and grease
2) In a large bowl crush cookies into coarse crumbs, leaving a few pea-size pieces
3) Add pecans and cranberries to crushed cookies, mix and set aside
4) In a medium saucpan over low heat melt butter
5) Once melted, add chocolate and corn syrup stirring to combine until mixture is melted and smooth (do not bring to a boil)
6) Pour melted chocolate mixture into cookie mixture and mix really well
7) Pour mixture into prepared pan and refridgerate for 2 hours then cut and enjoy!