Spicy Sweet Pretzels and Nuts

 

2 cups mixed  nuts any combination of cashews, whole almonds, peanuts, pecan halves, and hazelnuts

1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 cups small pretzels

Preheat oven to 275

 In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, spices and maple syrup

 Add the nuts, stirring until coated. Then mix in the salt and pretzels, and stir until the nuts and pretzels are completely coated.

Spread the mixture on foil lined baking sheet and return to the oven for 20 - 30 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. Remove from oven and cool completely, separating the nuts and pretzels as they cool.

Once cool, this mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.