Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix

Name: Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups thin pretzel sticks; 1 cup natural almonds; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

This crunchy bar snack goes great with Pomegranate Soda.

Source: Everyday Food, September 2008

30 mins 10 mins 8

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 cups thin pretzel sticks
1 cup natural almonds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
1/8 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.

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bhevarri

18 JUL, 2015

Gross! They burned, badly, and tasted awful. I used only half the cayenne pepper and they were still very very spicy, with very little sweetness.
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- zuni53
  
  16 OCT, 2017
  
  Don't blame the recipe. I had perfect results with the oven temperature and tossing the mix about every 7 minutes. As for the spice, you should adjust for your own taste. I took a previous suggestion and used 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper. It turned out great! I also find that I prefer the little square waffle-shaped pretzel over the stix. They are much easier to handle and eat.
MS12136084

25 JAN, 2016

I made this one time and now everyone requests it. So easy to make and so darn good!
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jennykalota

13 DEC, 2015

This has become an annual favorite for my office's cookie and treat exchange. I use ground chipotle pepper instead of cayenne, and sprinkle extra on before baking.
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ynohtna

1 FEB, 2011

Definitely gonna eat them when Celtics start their playoffs. Here is another recipe I think you might like, it's also about pretzels. http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/desserts-a-goodies-/dipped-chocolate-toffee-pretzels
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samiaadrienne

4 MAY, 2010

These were delicious! So quick and easy, and super yummy, even a couple days later. I couldn't stop eating them.
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mmpb

20 NOV, 2009

I love these! So good and so easy to make. This year I'm going to put them in Christmas gift bags for our neighbors and friends.
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