Autumn Trail Mix

I got this from the local paper -- very satisfying snack. You could use mini Chips Ahoy instead of the Ritz Bits.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  cups  mixed nuts
• 2 1⁄2 cups  small pretzels
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  cups  Ritz Bits mini peanut butter crackers

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the nuts and pretzels and set aside.
2. In a medium skillet, combine the brown sugar, water, and nutmeg, and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Heat to boiling, reduce heat, and simmer about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and syrupy.
4. Drizzle the mixture over the nut mixture and toss to coat.
5. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with foil and buttered.
6. Bake 15-20 minutes at 300 degrees.
7. Stir, spread onto another piece of foil and let cool.
8. Break into small clusters and stir in Ritz Bits.
9. Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.