The Perfect Trio of Holiday Snacks

By Roni Proter | December 19, 2017 1:54 pm Follow @roniproter

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Serves

I have the perfect holiday trio for you, Truffle Popcorn, Spiced Nuts and a Cranberry Negroni. These holiday snacks are going to be perfect for your next party!

There’s no substituting homemade popcorn and nuts and when paired with a holiday cocktail, the Cranberry Negroni. With a little bit of easy prep, this Trio of Holiday Snacks will impress every guest this season.

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For the Cranberry Negroni

1.5 oz Campari
1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
1.5 oz Gin
Sparkling Cranberry Juice

For the Truffle Popcorn

6 cups popped popcorn (I used purple kernels and pop them on the stove with a couple tablespoons of coconut oil)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced scallions
Several generous tablespoons of white truffle oil, to taste
Salt, to taste

For the Spiced Nuts

4 cups roasted, unsalted nuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion salt
Generous pinch kosher salt

For the Cranberry Negroni

1 Place a large ice cube in a tumbler. Add the Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Gin and stir with a stirring stick for about a minute.
2 Strain the mixture evenly among two champagne flutes. Top with sparkling cranberry juice.

For the Truffle Popcorn

1 Place the popped popcorn in a very large mixing bowl.
2 Drizzle with truffle oil, sprinkle salt and Parmesan cheese. Toss and taste, add more truffle oil, salt and cheese if you like.
3 Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

For the Spiced Nuts

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a bowl.
2 Add the herbs and spices and stir to combine.
3 Toss the nuts in the brown sugar mixture and spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
4 Bake for 10-15 minutes or until toasted.
5 Allow to cool completely before breaking apart and placing in a bowl.