A festive blend of roasted nuts, pretzels, cranberries, and sweet spice for holiday snacking.
# Required Ingredients:
→ 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 to maintain gluten-free status)
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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix raw cashews, pecans, and almonds.
03 - Whisk melted unsalted butter, maple syrup or honey, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and optional cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Pour the sweet and salty mixture over the nuts and toss until all are coated uniformly.
05 - Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
06 - Remove nuts from oven and immediately add mini pretzels and dried cranberries. Gently toss to combine.
07 - Allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the coating harden.
08 - Once cooled, transfer the nut bowl to a serving dish or airtight container for storage.
