Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Snack Mix

Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Snack Mix

Yield: 9 cups

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 to 9 cups freshly popped plain unsalted popcorn
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Directions

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. 

• Stir in the sugar until melted, and then add the chili powder, lemon zest, salt and cayenne. 

• Add the popcorn, almonds and pepitas, and toss to coat.