Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix

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Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix
Prep and Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: Makes about 10 cups
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Ingredients:
6
cups popped corn

3
cups miniature pretzels

1-1/2
cups pecan halves

2/3
cup packed brown sugar

1/3
cup butter or margarine

1
teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4
teaspoon ground red pepper



Preparation:
1.
Combine popped corn, pretzels and nuts in large bowl.

2.
Place brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and red pepper in large microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 minutes or until bubbly.

3.
Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture; toss with rubber spatula until well mixed.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Protein 3 g
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 33 g
Total Fat 18 g
Calories 294
Sodium 303 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 3-1/2
Starch 2


This recipe appears in: Snacks