Sweet Party Mix Recipe in 25 Minutes with Maple Glaze

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzels.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and continue to brown it for 2 minutes until nutty. Whisk in the pure maple syrup (Grade A Dark for intensity) and coconut sugar (ensure fine granule size for faster dissolving). Bring to a gentle simmer for exactly 2 minutes to dissolve the sugars fully.
4. Remove the syrup from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
5. Pour the warm syrup over the pretzel mixture and fold gently with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
6. Spread the mixture in a thin layer across the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until light golden and fragrant.
7. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Scatter white chocolate chips over the top, let sit for 1 minute to soften, then toss gently to create chocolate streaks. Allow to cool completely until the glaze hardens.