Tejas Trail Mix

Haversac's Note:

This is so good! Even my kids love it! A little sweet, a little spicy & nutty! (From Tejas restaurant in Edina, MN, recipe found on the startribune website)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 0.25 cup

• 1 cup brazil nut
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup sunflower seed
• 1 cup golden raisin
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup molasses

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast each type of nut separately, 10 to 15 minutes until they are fragrant and have begun to color; time will vary depending on nut size and oil content. In a large bowl combine toasted nuts with both kinds of raisins.
2. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, cayenne pepper, cumin and molasses. Mix into nut mixture. Store in refrigerator.