Description
This savory Holiday Pretzel Mix combines salted mini pretzel sticks and mixed nuts coated with a flavorful blend of melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and an array of spices. Baked until perfectly toasted, this snack mix is ideal for festive gatherings or cozy snacking during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 1 bag (16 ounce) salted mini pretzel sticks
- 1 cup mixed nuts
Seasoning Blend
- 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup. Spread the pretzel sticks and mixed nuts evenly across the pan.
- Mix the Seasoning: In a medium bowl, combine the melted salted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, dried dill, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the seasoned butter mixture over the pretzels and nuts on the baking sheet. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful seasoning blend.
- Bake to Toast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Toss the mixture gently 2 to 3 times during baking to promote even toasting and prevent burning.
- Serve and Store: Remove from the oven when the snack mix is toasted evenly and fragrant. Serve warm or allow it to cool to room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference; use less for mild heat or more for a spicier mix.
- To ensure even coating, toss the pretzel mix well after adding the butter mixture.
- Store the mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to a week.
- You can substitute mixed nuts with your favorites such as almonds, cashews, or pecans.
- This snack mix makes an excellent holiday gift when packaged in decorative bags or jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: holiday snack mix, pretzel mix, savory snacks, party snack, spicy pretzels, baked snack mix
