Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix*

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 2 cup thin pretzel sticks
• 1 cup natural almonds
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. dark-brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss together pretzels and almonds

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

Spread pretzel mixture in a single layer on prepared sheet. Bake until almonds are crisp, about 20 minutes in preheated 300° oven, tossing occasionally. Cool on sheet before serving. (To store, keep at room temperature, up to 5 days.)