A crunchy blend of nuts, pretzels, cranberries, and warm spices for festive snacking or gifting.
# Components:
→ Nuts
01 - 1 cup raw cashews
02 - 1 cup raw pecans
03 - 1 cup raw almonds
→ Sweet and Salty Components
04 - 1 cup mini pretzels (gluten-free optional)
05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cashews, pecans, and almonds.
03 - Whisk melted butter, maple syrup or honey, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
04 - Pour the sweet and salty mixture over the nuts and toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
06 - Remove from oven, immediately add pretzels and dried cranberries, and toss gently to combine.
07 - Allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet; the coating will harden as it cools.
08 - Transfer cooled mix to a serving bowl or airtight container for storage.
