Dinner

Holiday Pretzel Mix Recipe

ByJake Silas October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Introduction

This Holiday Pretzel Mix is a flavorful and crunchy snack perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. Packed with a savory blend of spices and buttery goodness, it’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests.

A close-up view of a white container filled with a layer of crunchy pretzel sticks that are golden brown and sprinkled with a light seasoning, mixed with a few scattered pale cashew nuts. A green ribbon with a yellow diamond pattern twists and loops through the pretzels, and a white and red decorative ball sits partly buried among the snacks, all resting on white patterned paper inside the container, placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 bag (16 ounce) salted mini pretzel sticks
1 cup mixed nuts
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, melted
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the mini pretzel sticks and mixed nuts evenly on the prepared sheet.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, dried dill, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 3: Pour the butter mixture over the pretzels and nuts. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 4: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring 2 to 3 times during baking to toast evenly.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level—start with less if you prefer a milder flavor.
Swap mixed nuts for your favorite varieties like pecans or cashews for a different texture.
Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese after baking for a cheesy twist.

Storage

Store the pretzel mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To refresh the crunch, spread the mix on a baking sheet and warm it briefly in a 300° F oven for 5–7 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a large box lined with white paper that has light brown snowflake prints, filled with many thin, crunchy, golden-brown pretzel sticks. Scattered among the pretzels are a few light brown cashew nuts. A green and gold patterned ribbon winds across the top, adding a decorative touch along with a white ornament decorated with red beads placed slightly off-center in the mix. The whole setup is placed on a white marbled texture surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this mix ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare and bake the mix a day or two in advance. Store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Can I use unsalted pretzels or nuts?

Yes, but you may want to add a pinch of salt to the butter mixture to balance the flavors if you use unsalted ingredients.