With New Year's celebrations approaching, I bring you another little nibble to consider having alongside your glass of champagne or other drink of choice.
I actually made this "holiday snack mix" - another recipe from the awesome David Lebovitz - last weekend for my Christmas party. I served it up alongside the drinks as a little something to nosh on. This holiday snack mix is pretty irresistible...there's the crunch, the warm-smokiness of the nuts, and the combination of sweet and salty that's so appealing.
I used a combination of nuts I like most: walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, and almonds, alongside pretzels. Add cinnamon and chili powder for the spice while some brown sugar and maple syrup provide the sweetness. Somewhere in between, there's just a bit of melted butter and a scattering of flaky sea salt. I was a little nervous about the cinnamon, particularly with chili powder, but I trusted my unofficial baking guru and I liked the combination. There's actually a "holiday" flavor to them...
This snack mix (holiday or not) is easy and fun to make, great for a crowd. Plus, it makes a great hostess gift too. I'm glad I followed my instinct and made a little extra!
This snack mix (holiday or not) is easy and fun to make, great for a crowd. Plus, it makes a great hostess gift too. I'm glad I followed my instinct and made a little extra!
