Shelly's Recipe

PUMPKIN-SEED TRAIL MIX

Category: Snacks / Crackers / Chips

1 3/4 cups raw pumpkin seeds
1 1/2 cups pistachios, unsalted
1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, unsalted
1 1/2 cups cashew halves
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16-ounce) package candy-coated peanut-butter pieces, such as Reese’s Pieces
1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates
1 (6-ounce) package dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine seeds and nuts. Drizzle with butter, tossing gently to coat.

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, rosemary, salt, peppers, and cinnamon. Pour sugar mixture over nuts and seeds, tossing to coat well. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 1 hour. Add candy-coated peanut-butter pieces, dates, and cranberries, stirring well to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Yield: 10 cups