Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling)
Elevate your snack game with this sweet and savory blend of spiced nuts and pretzels, perfect for game day gatherings. Easy to make and packed with flavor, this snack mix is sure to be a crowd favorite for your next football party!
🏈 Parenting Tip: Let Kids Be Snack Helpers!
Transform snack prep into a fun family activity. Have your kids help measure the spices or stir the nuts and pretzels in the egg mixture. It’s a great way to teach them about cooking and teamwork while spending quality time together.
🏆 A Game-Day Memory
Last weekend, we hosted a watch party for the big game, and this Spiced Nuts and Pretzels mix stole the show! My little ones helped coat the nuts with spices, and seeing their excitement when guests raved about “their” creation was priceless. It’s snacks like these that bring the whole family together—whether for the game or just the laughs.
🥜 Ingredients
Spice Blend:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- ¾ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Nuts and Pretzels:
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
- 1 cup unsalted raw peanuts
- 1 cup unsalted raw pecans
- 1 cup unsalted raw walnuts
- 1½ cups mini pretzels
- Vegetable or canola oil for greasing the baking sheet
🏟️ Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Blend
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar, paprika, thyme, mustard, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the Nuts and Pretzels
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
- Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until frothy. Add the cashews, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, and pretzels to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly in the egg white.
- Add the Flavor
- Sprinkle the prepared spice blend over the nut mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Bake to Perfection
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the greased baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Let the mixture cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a large serving bowl.
🏅 Pro Tips for Winning Snacks
- Make It Spicy! Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spice blend for a kick.
- Sweet Twist: For a sweeter mix, add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of brown sugar before baking.
- Storage Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long!).