Recipe: Spicy Nut Mix

I make this every Christmas, in double or triple batches, and it always goes over really well. It isn't just a seasonal recipe though - I'm planning on making some for our Super Bowl party. The original recipe called for Shreddies, pecans & almonds, but I've added to that to make it a bit more interesting.

Spicy Nut Mix

Ingredients:

3 cups Shreddies

1 cup pretzel sticks, broken in half

1 cup almonds, whole

1 cup pecans, whole or halves

1 cup peanuts or cashews

1 cup nut mix (store bought, or your favourite nut)

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cayenne

2 large egg whites

Methods:

1. Mix together first 6 ingredients.

2. Mix together the sugar and spices.

3. Whisk the egg whites until foamy. Combine with the nut mix & stir until well coated.

4. Pour in the spiced sugar and mix until evenly coated.

5. Bake at 325F in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Stir every 10 minutes until the nut mix is no longer wet, about 30-40 minutes. Cool completely & store in an airtight container.