Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

This crunchy bar snack goes great with Pomegranate Soda.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thin pretzel sticks

  • 1 cup natural almonds

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar

  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss together pretzels and almonds.

  2. In a small saucepan, bring butter, sugar, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon water to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over pretzel mixture in bowl; gently toss to combine.

  3. Spread pretzel mixture in a single layer on prepared sheet. Bake until almonds are crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing occasionally. Cool on sheet before serving.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2008
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