MAPLE PEANUT MIX

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Maple syrup and butter combine to coat a combination of nuts, pretzels, dried cranberries and chocolate chips. I like adding some crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.-Sharlene Heatwole, McDowell, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cups unsalted peanuts
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine syrup and butter. Stir in peanuts and pepper flakes if desired. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally., Transfer to a large bowl; stir in pretzels and cranberries. Spread mixture onto waxed paper; sprinkle with chips. Let stand until dry. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.