Jonni Sue's Salt Stick Snack

Ingredients for 15 servings:

• 400 g pretzel sticks
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tsp vanilla extract or equivalent of vanilla paste
• 115 g sugar, alternatively 160 g xylitol (powdered sugar substitute)
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Place the pretzel sticks in a large, heatproof bowl and set aside. Whisk the egg whites and vanilla extract until semi-stiff, pour over the pretzel sticks, and mix to combine. In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly combine the sugar (or sugar substitute), spices, and salt, then sprinkle over the pretzel sticks. Spread the mixture onto a generously greased 27 x 39 x 2.5 cm baking sheet (or the oven’s drip tray) and bake at 120°C (250°F) for one hour. Let the confectionery cool, then break it apart. Store in an airtight container.