Sweet & Spicy Pretzel Mix

The reliable Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Mix made with an assortment of pretzels, chex mix, and nuts in just 10 minutes! Great for holiday gifts, parties or snacking at home!

It seems as though Cooks have spent the last few weeks making huge full course meals and decadent side dishes, so A cook thought A cook would change it up this week and give you one of the favorite go-to snacks!

Terrible A cook know, but A cook have quite the addiction to pretzels so anytime A cook have the opportunity to cover them completely in chocolate, you know A cook'll take the chance. The same goes with this mix…it is salty, it is sweet and even has a hint of spice that surely

What goes in

• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons. fresh thyme, chopped (divided)
• 3/4 teaspoon. salt
• 1/2 teaspoon. cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, see below
• 1 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 3 cups tiny unsalted pretzels
• 1 cup Rice Chex
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

How it comes together

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, one teaspoon of thyme, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper, hold nearby.
2. To blanch your almonds, place them in a small bowl and pour boiling water over them to cover just the top. Allow almonds to sit covered in hot water for one minute (do not go over) then drain and rinse under cold water. Peel the skins off the almonds and they are ready to go.
3. Spread the blanched almonds and pecans onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together nuts and butter until melted and then gently stir in pretzels, cereal and syrup. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over pretzel mixture, tossing gently to coat.
4. Spread entire mixture in a single layer onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes, stirring just once about halfway through. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of thyme and allow to cool completely. Enjoy!