Cayenne Pretzels

From TOH August/September 2001, credited to Gayle Zebo. These are nice around the holidays or as a quick party snack. The longer they sit, the more intense the flavor.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 1  envelope  ranch dressing mix
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1  teaspoon cayenne
• 2 (10 ounce) packages  pretzel sticks

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, garlic salt and cayenne.
2. Divide pretzels between two ungreased 15x10x1 baking pans.
3. Pour oil mixture over pretzels; stir to coat.
4. Bake at 200 degrees for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
5. Cool completely.
6. Store in an airtight container.