Sweet & Hot Snack

A party snack with Cajun Flair.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light Karo Syrup
  • 1 stick margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-2 tsp Tabasco
  • 1 tsp red pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 (8 oz) bags Ritz Snack Mix Cheddar
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan combine the Karo, margarine, sugar, Tabasco, red pepper and black pepper and cook until the mixture bubbles.

Step 2

In a bowl combine the Ritz mix, peanuts, and pecans. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir until all is coated.

Step 3

Spray a baking dish with Pam, pour mixture in, and bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. Spread over wax paper sprayed with Pam, and allow to cool. Store in a sealed container for your next party or a midnight snack.



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