Delicious blend of nuts, pretzels, cranberries, and spices for festive snacking or gifting.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 (use gluten-free if needed)
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. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cashews, pecans, and almonds until evenly distributed.
03 - Whisk melted butter, maple syrup or honey, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
04 - Pour the sweet and salty mixture over the nuts and toss thoroughly to ensure even coverage.
05 - Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until nuts turn golden and fragrant.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately fold in mini pretzels and dried cranberries, mixing gently to combine.
08 - Allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the coating harden.
09 - Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container once cooled.
