The 50th Super Bowl, this weekend, takes place in Santa Clara, CA, between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. The Panthers are favored to win by a 6-point spread. They were the best team in the NFL during the regular season and are looking to win their franchise’s first Super Bowl game. Led by quarterback Cam Newton, the Panthers have a punishing running game and a tough & opportunistic defense.
The Denver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning, will be the oldest player in the game and the oldest starting quarterback ever in a Super Bowl. With his retirement hinted at, a second Super Bowl title would cement Manning’s legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. The Broncos top-ranked defense possesses a ferocious pass rush. The game promises to be a memorable one on many levels.
Eric will be keenly watching all the game action. I’ll be more focused on the commercials. 26 companies have already unveiled their commercials and released them to the public over the internet. While tempted to watch them online, I’ve managed to restrain myself. I’d rather watch them during the game along with the halftime performance by Coldplay & Beyonce, when I am surrounded by enticing party food to enjoy. These sweet & salty pretzels use just 4 ingredients and take less than 45 minutes to throw together & bake. There’s still plenty of time to make them before the game!
Cinnamon Pretzels
Cinnamon Pretzels (adapted from midwestliving.com)
Yields 12 cups. Prep time: 10 minutes, Bake time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 pound package of small pretzel twists
Directions:
Mix the cinnamon & sugar together in a medium bowl.
Mix the cinnamon & sugar together.
Add the oil to the bowl and stir it to combine.
Add the oil to the cinnamon & sugar.
Put the pretzels in a large roasting pan and pour the oil mixture over them. Toss them well to coat all the pretzels. Bake them, uncovered, in a 300º oven for 30 minutes, stirring them every 10 minutes.
Stir the pretzels around until they are well coated with the sweet syrup.
Spread the pretzels on waxed paper to cool.
Cool the pretzels on waxed paper.
Store the pretzels in an airtight container.
A great snack for the big game!
Enjoy the food and of course, the game, commercials & halftime show! ~Linda
Cinnamon Pretzels (adapted from midwestliving.com)
Yields 12 cups. Prep time: 10 minutes, Bake time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 pound package of small pretzel twists
Directions:
Mix the cinnamon & sugar together in a medium bowl. Add the oil to the bowl and stir it to combine. Put the pretzels in a large roasting pan and pour the oil mixture over them. Toss them well to coat all the pretzels. Bake them, uncovered, in a 300º oven for 30 minutes, stirring them every 10 minutes. Spread the pretzels on waxed paper to cool. Store them in an airtight container.