Sweet and Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Set a timer to remind you of the nuts toasting in the oven. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/2 cup pecans |
1/2 cup blanched almonds |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter |
3 cups tiny unsalted pretzels |
1 cup crispy rice cereal squares (such as rice chex) |
2 tablespoons maple syrup |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine brown sugar, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, cinnamon, and red pepper in a small bowl.
3. Combine pecans and almonds on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until the nuts begin to brown. Combine the pecan mixture and butter in a medium bowl, stirring until butter melts. Gently stir in pretzels, cereal, and syrup. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over pretzel mixture; toss gently to coat. Spread pretzel mixture in a single layer on jelly-roll pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring once. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme. Cool completely.
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