Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Mix

Ingredients

• 4 cups large raw nuts (pecans, almonds, and cashews are a good mix)
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted
• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cayenne or Aleppo pepper
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 4 cups unsalted pretzel twists

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a large cookie sheet with foil or parchment. Spread the nuts in an even layer and bake about 10 minutes, rotating the pan and stirring halfway, until lightly roasted and fragrant.
2. While the nuts toast, stir together the brown sugar, spices (except the salt), cocoa, maple syrup, and melted butter in a large bowl. Pour in the warm nuts and stir to coat.
3. Add the pretzels and salt and stir until thoroughly coated, taking care not to break the pretzels.
4. Spread the mixture onto the lined sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, stirring twice — watch carefully so nothing burns.
5. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.